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Data flows and structure of the potential GeoSRM interface extension in order to predict where hazards are likely to occur. Source: Gilchrist et. al, 2016

Using GIS to Assess and Mitigate Rail Hazards

January 10, 2017By Mark AltaweelGIS Industry

GIS has been of interest to rail companies, NGOs, and governments attempting to minimize a variety of hazards that may affect the rail network.

Jason-2 Satellite to Help Improve Maps of Sea Floor

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.

You Can Help the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team With Its Research on Crowdsourced Damage Assessment

The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team recently launched three formal research experiments on crowdsourced damage assessment and is seeking volunteers interested in participating.

Elements of a Map

Maps are the primary tools by which spatial relationships are visualized. Maps therefore become important documents. There are several key elements that should be included each time a map is created in order to aid the viewer in understanding the communications of that map and to document the source of […]

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