Buffer Tool in GIS
The buffer tool (planar/geodesic) generates a polygon around features at a set distance. Here are ring, geodesic & euclidean buffers.
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Is GIS Really Under the Hood of Self-Driving Cars?
Routing, mapping and LiDAR. Will GIS thrive in a world of driverless cars? We explore the potential integration of GIS in autonomous vehicles.
How To Use Zonal Statistics
Zonal Statistics uses groupings to calculate statistics (sum, mean, maximum, etc) for specified zones like countries, watersheds or parcels.
10 Geocoders for Pinpointing Addresses [Free and Paid]
We list geocoding and reverse geocoding services that are available (for free and as paid services) to pinpoint addresses on your maps.
Mapping the Ocean Floor: Water Bathymetry Data
Have you ever wanted to look deep into the ocean and see its topography? Turns out, you actually can with this list of ocean bathymetry data.
Sentinel Satellites of the Copernicus Programme
Copernicus is the world’s largest and most ambitious Earth observation program in existence today with its Sentinel satellites taking center stage.
Converting LAS Format to DEM in ArcGIS
This tutorial explains how to read point clouds (LAS files) with ArcGIS 3D Analyst and build a digital elevation model and surface model.
Dot Distribution vs Graduated Symbols Maps
While graduated symbols and proportional symbols scale the size of the symbol based on value, dot distribution maps use dots for quantity.
Remote Sensing of the Environment
As our population grows and climate is at risk, remote sensing of the environment solves large-scale environmental issues for the land, ocean and atmosphere.
NASA Earth Observatory GIS Data
Since 1999, NASA Earth Observatory has kept a close eye on the environment (fires, atmospheric gases, land use) and global climate change.