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Maps and Cartography

ICESat-2: Highest Resolution Laser Altimeter

February 2, 2019By Caitlin DempseyMaps and Cartography

ICESat-2’s purpose is to collect detailed measurements of the Earth’s surface using its Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS).

Jason-2 Satellite to Help Improve Maps of Sea Floor

July 20, 2017By Elizabeth BornemanGIS Data

Jason-2 will be collecting data about the sea floor every 5 miles, which will be used to create a high-definition estimate of the average surface height of the ocean in various places around the globe.

Using Machine Learning and Surface Deformation Data to Predict Earthquakes

There is no easy solution for earthquake prediction, but machine learning in particular has made forecasting far better.

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Elements of a Map

Map elements such as the map frame, legend, and north arrow are parts of what create a map.

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