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Using GIS to Analyze Pedestrian Accessibility
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GIS tools to compute pedestrian accessibility are not just available to governments, academics, or companies, but are also free and open source.
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Geospatial Climate Models Show How Fire Seasons Are Changing
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Changing technologies, including new satellite systems, and better climate and fire modeling, including the integration of these tools and data capture methods, will likely mean improved fire modeling in the future.
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GIS From the Past: CARETS
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In the early 1970s, a joint pilot project between NASA and the USGS sought to test out the feasibility of integrating data from Landsat and high-altitude aircraft sensors into a regional land use database.
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How Does GPS Technology Affect Our Understanding of Place?
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How is an over reliance on GPS technology affecting our understanding and experience of place? This question has been a focus by some recent research.
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Ocean and Land Observation Data From Sentinel-3B
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The main mission of the recently launched Sentinel-3B is to provide quality ocean and land monitoring. As part of the Copernicus program, GIS data and imagery will be made freely available.
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The Oldest Surviving Aerial Photograph
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Geospatial Book Pick
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Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users second edition, is a comprehensive guide to creating maps that communicate effectively. In Designing Better Maps, renowned cartographer Cynthia A. Brewer guides readers through the basics of good cartography, including layout design, scales, projections, color selection, font choices, and symbol placement.
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