How to Measure “Land Use Mix” using Entropy in Maptitude
This article discusses Maptitude’s “Land Use Mix” add-in. Municipalities utilize land use mix calculations to measure service access.
Mapping Forest Resources
Machine learning, satellite imagery, and data on forest ecology can be brought together to create better information for resource managers by mapping forest resources.
Mapping Jellyfish
Mapping swarms of jellyfish has significantly improved due to a combination of remote sensing data, UAV and satellite data, and algorithms that estimate jellyfish migration based on current data.
The Map Myth of Here Be Dragons
What lies at the edge of the known world? Cartographers had different ways of showing the unknown.
Notable Cartographers and Their Maps
Cartography is the art and science of map making. Being a cartographer requires attention to detail, a talent for visualizing data, and a comprehensive knowledge … Read more
Geographic Coordinate Systems
Geographic coordinates are defined as being north or south of the Equator and east or west of the Prime Meridian.
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.
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.
How GIS Can Facilitate the Department of Defense’s Waste Management Efficiency
GIS can be used to help the Defense (DOD) map out its waste management/turn in process.
Detecting Methane With Satellites
A new satellite technology can assist in identifying sources of methane emissions, a key step in reducing this greenhouse gas.