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[ April 14, 2019 ] Where is the Central Meridian? Maps & Cartography
[ April 2, 2019 ] The Big Satellite List. 50 Satellites. 30 Words or Less. Remote Sensing
[ March 16, 2019 ] The Ultimate List of GIS Formats and Geospatial File Extensions GIS Analysis
[ March 3, 2019 ] AVHRR: Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer Data Sources
[ February 17, 2019 ] Geodesign: Rethinking Design for Resilient Communities GIS Career

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What Can You Do With a GIS Degree?

Is a GIS degree worth it? Find out typical job titles, who employers are, how much money and the career outlook for GIS degree graduates.

GIScience

What is GIScience (Geographic Information Science)?

While Geographic Information Systems answers “what” and “where”, Geographic Information Science (GIScience) is concerned with the “how” and its development.

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A List of College GIS Certificate Programs in Canada

So many college GIS certificate programs to choose in Canada, eh? You can’t discount going to a college to earn your very own college GIS diploma.

GIS in Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas Industry: How to Use GIS

Remote sensing, geodatabases and automation can play a key role in cost-effective and timely information for using GIS in oil and gas industry.

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What is Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

Viewing and analyzing data on a map impacts our understanding of data. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) helps us understand what belongs where.

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GIS Certification: Is It Worth It? GISP vs Esri Technical Certification

The two primary GIS certification types are the GISP and Esri Technical certification. But is it worth the time, effort and money to get a GIS certificate?

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.

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
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

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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