spatial patterns

Maps and Cartography

Map showing results of site selection analysis. Red indicates areas with the highest matching criteria and blue shows areas that rank lowest in meeting all the criteria.

The Power of Mapping

April 24, 2000By Caitlin DempseyMaps and Cartography

The real value of GIS come from the ability to integrate spatial information with higher end statistical and analytical processes to derive spatial patterns not readily apparent to the observer.

GIS and Map Contests Roundup

Current map and GIS related competitions listed in order of the competition deadline.

Mapping Where Norway is Moving

Norway is using Copernicus Sentinel-1 data to detect ground movement across the country.

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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