Weather conditions refer to the atmospheric and climatic conditions in a specific place and time. The main weather conditions include: These weather conditions can vary significantly from one place to … Read more
Remote Sensing and Climate Change Remote sensing is an important tool in understanding and monitoring climate change. Remote sensing is the process of acquiring information about the Earth’s surface through … 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
Pixel depth, also known as color depth, refers to the number of bits used to represent the color of a pixel in a digital image. Each pixel in a digital … 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
In the context of elevation data, interpolation is commonly used to create a continuous surface of elevation values across a given area, allowing for a better understanding of the terrain … 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