Measuring Nitrogen Dioxide Levels in Urban Zones using Geospatial Methods
Earth observation and geospatial techniques have improved the ability to measure nitrogen dioxide at ground level.
Mark Altaweel
Big Data and Animal Migration
Scientists are utilizing big data techniques that leverage modern GPS and tracking capabilities and can be combined with machine learning techniques to gain a better understanding of how animals migrate globally.
Higher Resolution U.S. Flood Maps
Researchers have developed a high resolution flood map for the United States.
Turning Geospatial Skills Into a Business
Those with GIS and geospatial skills have a variety of options for launching their own businesses.
Extracting Geospatial Data from Historical Maps
New methods can detect location names from historical maps, make them searchable, and allow for the automated extraction of geographic data from those maps.
GOES-T: Next Generation Weather and Space Monitoring
The launch of the GOES-T (GOES-18) satellite provides coverage for the United States’ West Coast, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Detecting Methane With Satellites
A new satellite technology can assist in identifying sources of methane emissions, a key step in reducing this greenhouse gas.
Remote Sensing of Lightning
Satellites and remote sensing tools are providing a way to better forecast and determine the severity of lightning.
Geospatial Tools for Agricultural Water Management
The use of geospatial technologies can help mitigate inefficient use of water and help improve how this precious resource is used in crop production.
Open-Source Science in the Cloud Collaboration
NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) released a new open source and science tool called the Multi-Mission Algorithm and Analysis Platform (MAAP).
Mapping Ocean Currents
Mapping ocean currents and understanding how they vary is critical for geographers and scientists, especially as our globe changes.