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Mango Map Review – Simplicity is Sophistication

Mango Map is ideal for casual users who don’t want a fancy map. This web mapping platform is easy to get a hang of at a reasonable price.

What is Geodata? A Guide to Geospatial Data

Geodata is location data stored in a Geographic Information System (GIS). By using geographic data, we better tackle problems that require spatial thinking.

Internet of Things (IoT) in GIS

The Internet of Things (IoT) connects billions of sensors from around the world, enabling the exchange of information between them.

AVHRR: Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer

AVHRR (Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer) spatial resolution is actually very coarse at 1.1 km. But its revisit times are “very high” at just one day.

Geodesign: Integrating Geography and Design

Geodesign is the field of study that combines geography with design. Design shapes our world by addressing the needs of people and promoting more resiliency.

map projection types - a guide to the various ways to project maps

50 Map Projections Types: A Visual Guide

If you’re in need of a visual reference guide to map projection types, this goldmine of the top 50 global map projections used by cartographers will help.

5 Free Historical Imagery Viewers to Leap Back in the Past

When you want historical imagery, the best web viewers are Google Earth, Esri’s Wayback Living Atlas, USGS LandLook, NASA Worldview and Planet’s Stories.