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Maps and Cartography
This Map is Tracking the Wuhan Coronavirus in Near-Realtime
As new cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus (known as the 2019 Novel Coronavirus or 2019-nCoV for short) are reported, an interactive map developed by Joh Hopkins University is providing near real-time tracking.
GIS and Migrant Deaths in the United States
Spatial analysis and GIS is being used in the study of migrant deaths to not only better track routes taken but also use results from research to limit deaths and danger to migrants.
Mapping Epidemics
Forecasting the spread of viruses and mapping potential epidemics is gaining important attention in the medical community.
Mapping Australia’s Bushfires
Tools based on near-real time data from satellites, such as those used by Australia or developed by NASA, have great utility in monitoring existing fires while giving the public near real-time monitoring.
Spatial Analysis
Mapping the Universe
New satellite technology achieved in in the last decade are helping scientist to more accurately map the universe.
Using GIS to Assess Urban Tree Canopy
The University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab used spatial analysis to map out how the city of Philadelphia’s tree canopy changed between 2008 and 2018.
Cloud-based Geospatial Analysis
We will see more migration of spatial and GIS work to cloud-based platforms in the near future.
Automated Remote Sensing of Underground Features
Below ground mapping can now better utilize remotely sensed data to create more accurate maps.
GIS Software
EarthPy: Python Package for Plotting and Working with Spatial Data
A Python language spatial package, called EarthPy, has been released for free download for working with GIS data.
24 Days of QGIS Tips
Using the #24daysofqgis hashtag, North Road, a geospatial company based out of Australia, will be tweeting out a QGIS tip or trick for 24 days starting on December 1.
How to Use GIS to Make a Lego Map
Depending on the GIS software you want to use, there are a few different ways to create a Lego-style map.
Portable GIS Version 6.0 Now Available
Portable GIS is available as a Windows-based executable (.exe) or .zip file which can then be installed to a local drive or onto a removable drive such as a USB stick.
GIS Learning
How to Add Leader Lines to Labels in QGIS 3.10
The release of QGIS version 3.10 brought with it the native capability to add leader lines to labels.
Esri Debuts New Free Course on Spatial Data Science
Esri has unveiled a new massive open online course (MOOC) entitled, “Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics.”
Digital Mapping Degree Tops Ranking of Most Unusual Degree
According to the staff at College Consensus, the University of Kentucky’s Master’s in Digital Mapping has been ranked as their top choice for most unusual college degree.
GIS Day and PostGIS Day Coming Up
This year marks the 20th anniversary of GIS Day on November 13, 2019. The following day is PostGIS Day.
GIS Data
Download GIS Data of the Moon’s Geology
The USGS has released GIS data from its new Unified Geologic Map of the Moon.
New Guide for Improving How Geospatial Data is Discovered With Search Engines
The United Kingdom’s Geospatial Commission recently published a guidebook for GIS data publishers to consult in order to make metadata and the associated geospatial datasets easier to classify and find using common search engines.
What is Snapping in GIS?
Snapping involves connecting a geometric vertex or edges of one feature to another when editing a GIS dataset.
What is a GeoTIFF?
A GeoTIFF is a public domain metadata standard which has the georeferencing information embedded within the image file.
GIS Industry
How GIS is Used in All Phases of Emergency Management
In this guest article, Brian Sekita discusses how GIS is vital to all phases of the emergency management process.
Using GIS to Map and Track Vandalism
GIS is being used to better understand current and potentially future patterns of vandalism.
Using GIS to Assess the Impact of Electric Cars
GIS and spatial analysis may help find some practical solutions for electric vehicle charging.
GIS and Map Contests Roundup
Current map and GIS related competitions listed in order of the competition deadline.