Geospatial Data and Sustainable Development Goals
The new initiative, called Data for Now, will see the linkage of Google Earth satellite data and other GIS data with UN data.
Web-based GIS
Find information about map server technology, GIS cloud-based apps, and examples of online mapping.
GIS File Formats
Listed here are some of the more common file formats along with associated file extension for GIS file types.
GIS and Quick Response Codes
As smart phones and Quick Response Codes (QR codes) have become ubiquitous, it perhaps should not be surprising we are beginning to see applications integrating QR code data with GIS.
Planning with Google Earth – A Cost-Effective Alternative
Rick Tralies of the Natural Lands Trust, explains how organizations and non-profits can use Google Earth as a planning and mapping tool.
Mapping Hurricanes
Information about embedable hurricane maps, historic hurricane tracks, and the top list of most damaging hurricanes from NOAA.
Armchair Geography
Geospatial technology has allowed users the ability to travel the world without ever leaving home. Users can explore the world, inside and out. Last October, … Read more
The Politics of Google’s Mapping
More than a few times has Google found itself in the middle of a maelstrom involving the geopolitical delineations and labels shown in Google Maps and Google Earth.
Teaching with Google Earth
Carlton College has several online resources for using Google Earth as a teaching aid for geoscience education. Their “Teaching with Google Earth” provides a comprehensive … Read more