Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and longitude are two geographic coordinate systems used to specify a location on the Earth’s surface. Latitude is the measurement of how far north or south a point is … Read more
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Climatic heterogeneity
Climatic heterogeneity refers to the variability in climate across different geographical regions. This may be due to a variety of factors such as latitude, altitude, the presence of bodies of … Read more
Models of forest species distribution
There are different models of forest species distribution used to understand and predict the presence and distribution of species in forests. Below are some of the most common models: These … Read more
Vector Raster Representation Models
The vector and raster storage models are two of the most commonly used storage models in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Both models have different characteristics and uses, making them suitable … Read more
Landscape patterns
Landscape patterns are recurring characteristics or elements that can be observed in natural or human-made landscapes. These patterns can be studied from different disciplines, such as geography, ecology, biology, architecture, … Read more
What would be our lives without GIS?
It is possible to live without Geographic Information Systems (GIS), however it would have a significant impact on many aspects of our lives and the way we use and manage … Read more
What are maps?
Maps are graphical representations of geographic areas that show the locations, shapes, and relationships of physical and cultural features on the Earth’s surface. They are used to display information in … Read more
GIS Evolution and Advancements
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool for mapping, analyzing, and managing geographic data. The history of GIS can be traced back to the early 20th century, when … Read more
Interpolation in ArcGIS Pro
Interpolation is a technique in GIS that is used to estimate the value of a variable at a specific location based on measurements taken at other locations. In ArcGIS Pro, … Read more
“Increasing” the resolution of a raster using Downscaling in QGIS
Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) is an interesting method with many applications. GWR is different from other techniques because it allows the relationships between covariates to vary spatially. For some research … Read more