Introducing ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma
For architects, engineers, and planners, great design begins with the right tools—and the right context. While cloud-based platforms like Autodesk Forma excel in the pre-design …
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Is Google Maps Really a GIS Software?
Many people—especially those new to geospatial technologies—often equate GIS with Google Maps. It’s understandable: Google Maps is widely used, visually intuitive, and packed with geographic …
How the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) Is Used to Map Flooding
The Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) is a widely used remote-sensing index that helps detect and measure water—both as surface water and as moisture in …
GNSS vs GPS: What’s the Difference?
What’s the Difference Between GNSS and GPS? GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System. Think of GNSS like a big group or team of satellite …
Top 10 Band Configurations for Earth Observation
Earth observation through satellite imagery has revolutionized the way we study and understand our planet. By leveraging different band configurations, scientists and researchers can extract …
7 Best Features of XTools Pro: A Must-Have Add-On for ArcGIS Users
XTools Pro is a powerful extension for both ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, designed to enhance GIS analysis and boost productivity. Whether you’re a seasoned GIS …
Top 5 Python Libraries for Building Interactive Web Maps
Introduction Interactive maps have become indispensable in fields like urban planning, environmental science, and business analytics, transforming raw geospatial data into actionable insights. Python, with …
What is GIS? and How Can AI Like DeepSeek Transform It?
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have long been a cornerstone of spatial analysis, enabling us to visualize, interpret, and understand the world around us. From urban …
Calculating UTM Zone and SRID from UTM coordinates
Introduction In 2021, a construction crew in Colorado accidentally bulldozed the wrong plot of land—a $200,000 mistake traced to a decimal place error in geographic …
What is a GIS Consultant
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become an essential tool for solving complex spatial problems across industries. At the heart of this technology is the GIS consultant, …