Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) has widely been coupled with GIS to solve the spatial decision-making problems where there are several measures to be compared and screened for decision alternatives.
Spatial Analysis
Spatial Analysis
Using Crowdsourcing and Deep Learning to Map Human Settlements
Machine learning techniques are being applied to crowdsourced data to map new urban and land use patterns not previously possible or difficult to determine.
Spatial Analysis
Uber’s Open Source Mapping Tool
In 2016, kepler.gl, Uber’s mapping tool used to track and map journeys on its popular ride hailing application, was released as an open source project by the company.
Spatial Analysis
Working with GIS Data using Python
The most outstanding application possibilities of python in GIS and spatial science can be discussed under spatial data handling, spatial data analysis, and spatial data visualization.
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Using Historical Photographs to Map Landscape Change
Recently, scientists have begun to use old photographs, some going back to the mid 19th century, to classify landscape change.
Spatial Analysis
Using Remote Sensing to Detect Structural Changes in Bridges
Researchers are using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) collected from satellites to detect structural changes in bridges.
Spatial Analysis
Mapping Migration Based on Search Data
Researchers have create ways to map migration based on online searches of migrants as they prepare to leave their country of origin.
Spatial Analysis
Using GIS to Analyze People’s Attitudes
GIS can help researchers analyze spatial data within social media posts in order to understand how people react to different features in their environment.
Spatial Analysis
Mapping School Performance and Inequality With GIS
With GIS, researchers can look at how effective schools are relative to spatial measures.
Spatial Analysis
How Archaeologists are Using GIS to Explore Sounds of the Past
Two archaeologists are using GIS tools to model the ancient soundscape of New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon.