Mark Altaweel

About the Author

Mark Altaweel is a Reader in Near Eastern Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London, having held previous appointments and joint appointments at the University of Chicago, University of Alaska, and Argonne National Laboratory. Mark has an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Masters and PhD degrees from the University of Chicago’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.

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GIS Data

Creating Ground-level Views from Satellite Imagery

July 20, 2018By Mark AltaweelGIS Data

Recreating a ground-level image and perspective using satellite imagery has only recently been developed.

Geospatial Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Trends and Challenges

July 9, 2018By Mark AltaweelGIS Industry

There are both challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has in applying geospatial and GIS knowledge that also addresses issues of time and spatial bias.

Future of Mobile Spatial Applications and Image Recognition

June 29, 2018By Mark AltaweelGIS Industry

Image recognition software and algorithm development is likely to be increasingly applied with spatial applications.

Improving Geospatial Data Search

June 27, 2018By Mark AltaweelGIS Data

Open standards and protocols have facilitated data sharing and application for spatial information on the web such as using Web Map Service (WMS).

The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem and GIS

June 14, 2018By Mark AltaweelSpatial Analysis

For most GIS practitioners, modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP) is something to be aware of when different analytical techniques are applied.

Using Cell Phone Data to Map Urban Activity Patterns

May 15, 2018By Mark AltaweelSpatial Analysis

Mapping mobile cellular data has a major potential in allowing a better understanding of how we use urban spaces, including transport networks and access to events and venues.

Spatial Challenges of Navigating Rural Roads for Self-Driving Cars

May 15, 2018By Mark AltaweelGIS Learning

Researchers from MIT are testing the use of GPS and LiDAR to enable autonomous navigation in rural areas lacking detailed 3D maps.

Using Remote Sensing for Mapping and Counting Animals

May 13, 2018By Mark AltaweelGIS Data

Remote sensing data from satellite and UAV imagery has been used by researchers in the mapping and observation of wildlife, in particular counting the number of animals in remote locations.

Black Marble: Nighttime Lights Data from NASA

April 27, 2018By Mark AltaweelGIS Data

NASA’s Black Marble provides a suite of nighttime geospatial data acquired from Suomi satellite’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite instrument.

Mapping Minerals with Satellite Imagery

April 11, 2018By Mark AltaweelGIS Data

Mapping minerals with remote sensing was one of the main motivating reasons for creating the earliest multispectral satellite systems.

Creating Ground-level Views from Satellite Imagery

Recreating a ground-level image and perspective using satellite imagery has only recently been developed.

A New Global Peatland Map Expected for 2020

A new global high-resolution peatland map is expected for 2020.

Elements of a Map

Maps are the primary tools by which spatial relationships are visualized. Maps therefore become important documents. There are several key elements that should be included each time a map is created in order to aid the viewer in understanding the communications of that map and to document the source of […]

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