December 2015 - GIS Geography

How to Fill NoData for Raster Data

SAGA GIS has a quick and dirty tool to fill NoData holes with raster data. We show you how to close gaps in DEMs or any raster data with holes in it.

Insurance Technology like GIS is Revolutionizing the Industry- Car Insurance Monitoring

4 Reasons Why GIS Better Predicts Risk for Insurance Technology

It’s all about predicting risk in the insurance industry. Insurance technology like GIS and mapping can better manage risk with its location intelligence.

Isochrone Maps: How to Find Service Areas with ArcGIS Network Analyst

The ArcGIS Network Analyst Service Area analysis tool is perfect finding out just how far your cities firefighters, ambulance or paramedics can service.

Vertical Datum – Earth’s Elevation Reference Frame

A vertical datum is a reference surface of zero elevation to which heights are referred to. Datums are used to measure height and depth from mean sea level.

GIS Career

GIS Technicians: What to Expect in an Entry-Level GIS Technician Job?

The role of GIS technician seems to indicate a lot of digitization, putting together maps, collecting data, basic maintenance of data.

How to Download Free Sentinel Satellite Data

If you want to download Sentinel satellite data, then you’ve come to the right place. We show you step-by-step how to obtain free Sentinel satellite data.

Composite Bands: Black and White to Color Imagery

If you want to display rasters in true color, you will have to combine the red, green & blue bands. The ArcGIS Composite Bands tool creates RGB composites.