LIDAR vs radar
LIDAR and radar are two technologies used to measure the distance and position of moving objects. Although both are used for similar purposes, there are some important differences between them. … Read more
Fernanda Ochoa
Satellite Insights
A satellite image is a photographic or graphical representation of the Earth’s surface, captured by a satellite orbiting the planet. These images are used in a variety of fields, including … Read more
GIS on the internet
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) are powerful tools that enable visualization, analysis, and management of geographic data in a digital environment. With the growing amount of geographic information available online and … Read more
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are a network of satellites and ground receivers used to determine position and time anywhere in the world. Developed by the United States Department of Defense, … Read more
Geographic references: datum and projection
In cartography and geographic information systems (GIS), geographic references are fundamental to represent the location of geographic objects on the Earth’s surface. Two of the most important geographic references are … Read more
Digital Elevation Model (DEM) from contour lines
Creating a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) from contour lines is a fundamental process in GIS analysis, which allows us to create 3D models of the terrain. In this blog, we … Read more
Fragmentation analysis in Fragstats
Landscape fragmentation is a growing environmental concern caused by urbanization, agricultural expansion, and natural resource exploitation. Fragstats is a software tool used to analyze landscape structure and fragmentation by processing … Read more
¿What is GIS?
GIS stands for Geographic Information System. A GIS is a set of tools and techniques that allow the capture, storage, manipulation, analysis, and presentation of geographic data. Geographic data refers … Read more
Spatial Data Infrastructure
Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) refers to the set of policies, technologies, standards, and institutional arrangements that enable the efficient organization, access, use, and sharing of geospatial data. In other words, … Read more
Main band combinations of Landsat 8 and Sentinel 2
Band combinations are a useful tool for processing satellite images and extracting valuable information from them. In this regard, both Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 offer multiple options for band combination … Read more
Multitemporal analysis
Multitemporal analysis is a data analysis process that involves comparing information from multiple dates or time periods to observe and measure changes or trends over time. This type of analysis … Read more