Mapping Tropical Forest Quality from Satellite Data
Researchers have created high resolution maps of tropical forest quality using remotely sensed data from NASA satellites.
Find Maps and GIS Data from Esri’s Hurricane Hub
Esri has set up a Disaster Response Program Hurricane Hub site to consolidate federal sources of GIS data and maps.
Find Open Sources of Elevation Data With OpenTopography
OpenTopography is a portal that provides access to open sources of topographical datasets and processing tools.
Open Geospatial Data and COVID-19
Some of the key GIS datasets being used today for research and outreach related to COVID-19 are assessed and reviewed.
Recent Developments in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
Remote sensing and earth observation capabilities at satellite, aerial, UAV, and ground levels have radically improved in the last decade.
How Geospatial Technologies are Helping to Complete the Effort to Map the World’s Ocean Floor
Only 20% of the ocean’s floor has been mapping in detail.
Rivers as Borders: GIS Dataset Available For Downloading
The Global Subnational River Borders GIS dataset is freely available for download.
NASA, ESA, and JAXA Launch the COVID-19 Earth Observation Dashboard
The COVID-19 Earth Observation Dashboard maps and tracks changes in air and water quality, climate change, economic activity, and agriculture due to the pandemic.
The Earth Archive Project and 3D Mapping the Earth
The Earth Archive Project, launched in 2019, is a project that will provide a detailed 3D map of the entire Earth.
Using Drones to More Accurately Count Sea Turtles
Researchers have found that using drones and underwater cameras is a quicker and more accurate way to count green turtles.
What is Continuous Versus Discrete Data in GIS?
All datasets in GIS can be categorized as being either discrete or continuous.
What is Cadastral GIS Data?
Cadastral GIS data is data that contains information about land ownership. Parcel datasets are one form of cadastral GIS data. For example, United States Bureau … Read more