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What is NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index)?

NDVI quantifies vegetation with the difference between near-infrared (which is reflected by vegetation) and red light (which is absorbed by vegetation).

Why the Atmospheric Window Matters in Earth Science

The atmospheric window allows specific bands of electromagnetic (EM) radiation to reach the Earth. On the other hand, absorption bands prevent EM radiation.

GPS Accuracy: HDOP, PDOP, GDOP, Multipath & the Atmosphere

Have you ever wondered about your GPS accuracy? A well-designed GPS receiver can achieve a horizontal accuracy of 3 meters or better. But factors affect it.

Geosynchronous vs Geostationary Orbits

While geosynchronous satellites can have any inclination, the key difference is that satellites in geostationary orbit lie on the same plane as the equator.

Trilateration vs Triangulation – How GPS Receivers Work

Have you ever wondered how your GPS receiver works? They use a technique called trilateration, which measures distances, not angles as in triangulation.

Lossy Compression vs Lossless Compression

Lossless Compression vs Lossy Compression

Lossless compression (like JPEG) retains values and lowers file size. However, lossy compression (like LZ77) reduces file size by eliminating redundancy.

Energy Interaction in Remote Sensing – Light Reflection, Absorption and Transmission

The EM radiation that makes it to Earth is called incident light. From here, Earth’s features reflect, absorb and transmit different amounts of energy.

Spectral Signature Cheatsheet – Spectral Bands in Remote Sensing

Every object has its own unique composition. This is equivalent to it having its own spectral signature. Choose the spectral bands for ideal classification

Landsat File Naming Convention – Scene Identifiers

The Landsat file name structure gives you the what, where, when and how the data was captured. (ex. LXS PPPRRR YYYYDDD GSIVV)

How To Combine Spectral Bands with ArcGIS Composite Bands Tool

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.

Remote Sensing

The Big Satellite List. 50 Satellites. 30 Words or Less.

Think you know remote sensing satellites? Think again. This satellite list has the top 50 satellites that silently orbit the Earth. In 30 words or less.
Software

The Hidden Powers of QGIS 3: 33 Truly Underappreciated Features and Plugins

When QGIS releases a new version, it’s kinda a big deal. Because the unsung heroes of open source GIS software are back! It’s their third big release. QGIS 3!
GIS Career

1000 GIS Applications & Uses – How GIS Is Changing the World

From over 50 industries, here are 1000 GIS applications to open your mind of our amazing planet, its interconnectivity with location intelligence in mind.

Maps & Cartography

Magnetic North vs Geographic (True) North Pole

The Magnetic North Pole is a point in Northern Canada where the northern lines of attraction enter the Earth. Compass needles point to the magnetic north.
Software

27 Differences Between ArcGIS and QGIS – The Most Epic GIS Software Battle in GIS History

It’s a head-to-head GIS software showdown with the star-studded lineup in the GIS industry- ArcGIS vs QGIS. Discover the differences between ArcGIS and QGIS
Software

13 Free GIS Software Options: Map the World in Open Source

There’s a bucket load of free GIS software packages available for you to map the world. Manage, visualize and edit GIS data with open source GIS software.

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