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 …
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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 …
Download CityEngine 2024.1 and Get a Full Overview of Its Capabilities
Learn how to download and work with CityEngine 2024.1. Discover system requirements, new features, and get detailed guidance to transform your urban design projects.
Exercise 5: Using alternate street name and place-name aliases
Complexity: Beginner Data Requirement: ArcGIS Tutorial Data for Desktop Data Path: c:\ArcGIS\ArcTutor\Geocoding Goal: Create an address locator using alternate name and place-name aliases and find …
Exercise 4: Geocoding addresses in a table and rematching unmatched addresses
Complexity: Beginner Data Requirement: ArcGIS Tutorial Data for Desktop Data Path: c:\ArcGIS\ArcTutor\Geocoding Goal: To geocode a table of addresses and rematch the geocoded feature class …
Exercise 3: Finding addresses
Complexity: Beginner Data Requirement: ArcGIS Tutorial Data for Desktop Data Path: C:\ArcGIS\ArcTutor\Geocoding Goal: To find addresses using the Geocoding toolbar and Find tool In this …