Using Remote Sensing to Map Invasive Species
Scientists and researchers are increasingly using remote sensing methods to map and track invasive species.
Using Spatial Models to Analyze COVID-19 Lockdown Strategies
Spatially-explicit models highlight how COVID-19 has various spatial factors that can affect its spread and death rates.
Using GIS for Route Clearing Operations
CPT Edward Wilkinson discusses how GIS can be used to improve the ability to conduct route clearance operations.
Analysis of Satellite Imagery and Search Data Suggests the Coronavirus Outbreak May Have Started Earlier in 2019
A study that analyzed traffic around hospitals using satellite imagery and Baidu search queries suggests that the coronavirus outbreak may have started earlier in China than in December of 2019.
Mapping the Amount of Snow on Arctic Sea Ice
Scientists are using satellite data to measure and map the amount of snow on Arctic sea ice.
Monitoring Lakes Using Remote Sensing Data
Satellite-based remote sensing is proving to be a useful tool to allow effective monitoring of lakes around the world.
Tracking COVID-19 Through Sewage, Air, and Thermal Cameras
Given the limitations of testing, companies and researchers are using different proxies to better understand the extent of COVID-19.
Using Geospatial Technologies to Fight Locust Swarms
Using a combination of satellite and UAV monitoring, the impact of locusts can be minimized by anticipating where swarms are likely to form next.
The Benefits of GIS: A Look at Three Projects
With more than three decades of experience working in the geographic information systems field, Nader Soubra, Ph.D., shares a few of the GIS-related projects that he has worked on.
Covid-19 Map for the United States from Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University has launched a new GIS dashboard that maps confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases within the United States.
Computer Vision in the Time of the Coronavirus Outbreak
Computer vision is emerging as a promising set of techniques such as enabling rapid detection of COVID-19 and the better monitoring of social distancing practices among people.
Mapping Changes in Air Pollution During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Satellite imagery also confirms many countries are seeing a strong downward trend in air pollution during the coronavirus outbreak.