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
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
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
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
Reflectance of terrestrial surfaces refers to the ability of a surface to reflect the light that strikes it. This property varies depending on the type of surface and is influenced … Read more
The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation consists of oscillating waves of electric and magnetic fields that travel through space at the speed … Read more
Remote sensing is the process of acquiring information about objects, areas, or phenomena on the Earth’s surface using data obtained from remote sensors. The elements of the remote sensing process … Read more