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Explorer for ArcGIS released by Esri for Mac OS.

What is GIS?

January 11, 2018By Caitlin DempseyGIS Learning

GIS is a technological field that incorporates geographical features with tabular data in order to map, analyze, and assess real-world problems. The key word to this technology is Geography – this means that some portion of the data is spatial.

Types of GIS Data Explored: Vector and Raster

May 1, 2017By Caitlin DempseyGIS Data

This article discussions different types of GIS data in both vector and raster formats.

Ready for Summer – Remote Sensing of Bathing Water Quality

Remote sensing is being used to help researchers monitor water quality in lakes and coastal areas.

The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem and GIS

For most GIS practitioners, modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP) is something to be aware of when different analytical techniques are applied.

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 […]

Learn GIS for Free

There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world’s best universities and institutions.