Mapping Trees During Planting
STA Logger, developed by TerraLab, can be fitted with tree planters to map the location of newly planted trees.
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GIS Data: A Look at Accuracy, Precision, and Types of Errors
What are the types of error found in GIS data? This article reviews the difference between accuracy and precision and explains the most common types of error found in GIS data.
Finding GIS Data and Using QGIS to Map Caves
Dackery Geiman outlines the challenges he encountered finding geospatial data about caves and using QGIS to map cave density in Missouri.
GIS in Land Use Planning and Surveying
Michael Parks explains how he used GIS data and imagery to develop geospatial analysis and maps to recommend potential base camp sites.
Using GIS to Map Fly Fishing Destinations
William Bakemeyer describes how he used QGIS and open source data to create a fly fishing map.
QGIS from a Graduate Student’s Perspective
Kent Campbell writes about how he has come to view the benefits of using QGIS as a graduate student.
Crowdsourcing Archaeological Data with Participatory GIS
People with little or no training in archaeology or geographic computing systems can build GIS data using Humap’s Placemaker.
FABDEM: 30 Meter Resolution Bare Earth DEM from Fathom
FABDEM is the first global Digital Elevation Model (DEM) with forests and buildings removed at a 30m resolution.
The State of GIS Jobs in 2022
Andres Abeyta, Director of Bootcamp GIS reports about the state of GIS jobs as he looks at what skills and experiences job seekers need.
Fluid Earth: Open-source Visualization of Weather and Climate Data
Fluid Earth is a web visualization tool developed by The Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) that enables users to view weather and climate patterns.
Mapping the Sounds of the Ocean
Using arrays of underwater microphones, called hydrophones, scientists can use sound to create images of the environment by converting sound waves to electrical signals.
The Many Uses of Aerial Imagery
Nearmap’s Tony Agresta outlines the many applications of aerial imagery, including assessing damage after a disaster, reducing crime, valuing properties, and more.