The minimum mappable area
“The minimum mappable area” refers to the smallest surface that can be accurately represented on a map. This depends on several factors, including the map scale, the accuracy of the … Read more
“The minimum mappable area” refers to the smallest surface that can be accurately represented on a map. This depends on several factors, including the map scale, the accuracy of the … Read more
Multi-criteria analysis, in the context of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), is a decision-making technique that enables the evaluation and comparison of multiple alternatives using multiple criteria or factors. The objective … Read more
QGIS2threejs is an extension of QGIS (an open-source GIS platform) that allows for exporting QGIS maps to 3D format using the JavaScript library Three.js. The extension adds a new tool … Read more
Cadastral surveying is a process that involves a detailed and comprehensive inventory of real estate assets in a particular territory. This inventory includes the identification, location, description, and valuation of … Read more
Spatial resolution refers to the ability of a system to distinguish between objects that are close together and separated in space. In the context of remote sensing and remote perception, … Read more
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