Orthophotos, also known as orthophotographs, are aerial or satellite images that have been corrected to remove distortions caused by terrain tilt and perspective. This is achieved using photogrammetry and remote … Read more
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
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 (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) 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
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
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 (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
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 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
A biological corridor, also known as a wildlife corridor or ecological corridor, is a strip of land or water that connects two or more natural areas, allowing animals and plants … Read more