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A What3Words Weakness Exposed?

Editor — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 01:05:26 +0000

Some apps and services enter the world of GIS and become overnight successes. Others have long, hard journeys into the limelight. What3Words belongs in the latter category. Although the app is used as standard by the emergency services in places like Tonga, it’s still struggling to make headway in much of the western world. It’s […]

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How GIS data is helpful for natural science

Editor — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:56:29 +0000

The planet we live on encompasses so many marvels of nature. Nations have formed their culture and habits based on the access they had to natural resources. Take for example Asia and Europe. The climate is different, even though there might be slight geographical similarities. So, how much access to land and water a nation […]

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U.S. Census Bureau Update to COVID-19 Interactive Data Hub

GISuser — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:29:02 +0000

COVID-19 Demographic and Economic Resources from the United States Census Bureau The U.S. Census Bureau’s COVID-19 Hub contains demographic and economic data designed to help guide decision-making related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interactive platform includes key demographic data from the American Community Survey and key data on businesses with one or more paid employees […]

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3D aerial imagery is more than just another dimension

GISuser — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:58:55 +0000

Small scale applications of 3D images have been around for quite some time. For example, 3D X-ray imaging shows in full color precise details of what’s inside your body, helping doctors diagnose conditions and determine areas of concern prior to surgery. In Shanghai, China, workers constructed a 3D printed concrete bridge at about two-thirds the average cost. Biologists are […]

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Open Data – The home of Canada’s open data

GISuser — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 15:03:45 +0000

The home of Canada’s open data can be found at data.gc.ca Here you will find Canada’s gateway to opendata and all things open – The Official data portal for the Government of Canada – more than 260,000 datasets! The goal of the resource is set out in the Canada open data charter and action plan […]

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How 3D Elevation Can Benefit Each State and Puerto Rico

GISuser — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:40:13 +0000

via the USGS – 3D Elevation – We’ve Got You Covered in all 50 States Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s planting time for the Nation’s farmers. Many of them rely on high-tech farming practices such as in-depth analyses of soil samples, and prescription application of seed, fertilizer, water, pesticides and […]

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First Look – Los Angeles Opens the GeoHub – #OpenData for Citizens and Developers

GISuser — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:18:50 +0000

Today (Jan 29, 2016) via livestream, the city of Los Angeles officially announced the launch of their latest OpenData initiative, the GeoHub. The livestream for the media featured Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Esri’s Jack Dangermond. According to Esri, #GeoHub is a city- and countywide collaboration and data portal, with Location-as-a-Service and DIY mapping tools. GeoHub is […]

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Week-end Reading – Free eBook: Big Data for Dummies

GISuser — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 20:17:54 +0000

Free eBook: “Big Data for Dummies (Free for a limited time!) Usually $19.99” Find the right big data solution for your business or organization. Find the right big data solution for your business or organization. Big data management is one of the major challenges facing business, industry, and not-for-profit organizations. Data sets such as customer […]

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LandScan+ for GIS Analysis

GISuser — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:40:55 +0000

East View is pleased to introduce a new geospatial solution by combining authoritative infrastructure data with the LandScan Global Population Database. LandScan provides the most accurate and reliable ambient population data covering the globe. LandScan+ is a new opportunity for GIS users to improve their ability to analyze the impact of conditions, surroundings and events on […]

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Free Data from USGS Proves Its Worth for Observing Earth

GISuser — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 02:53:33 +0000

Since late 2008, when Landsat earth observation images were made available to all users free of charge, nearly 30 million Landsat scenes have been downloaded through the U.S. Geological Survey portal – and the rate of downloads is still increasing. Launched in 1999, Landsat 7 has now acquired over two million images. The two-millionth Landsat […]

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