Web Mapping

Understanding User Needs Analyzing the target audience and goals for a GIS data visualization or communication product is key to creating something usable and effective. Start by identifying the personas who will utilize the maps, apps, dashboards etc. Describe their roles, domain knowledge, technical skills and define their specific tasks and informational needs. Gather requirements…

The Challenges of Big Geospatial Data Geospatial data such as satellite imagery, sensor data, and location tracking information are being generated in immense volumes. This big geospatial data presents opportunities for gaining valuable insights but also poses multiple challenges: Storage and management of large, continuously growing datasets Processing and analysis of data distributed across servers…

Understanding Geographic Information Systems A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a framework for gathering, managing, visualizing, analyzing and interpreting data linked to specific geographic locations. GIS technology integrates hardware, software and data to capture, manage and display information about positions on the Earth’s surface. Key capabilities of GIS include: Capturing precise geographic data from sources…

Real-Time Visualization and Analysis of Disaster Impacts The timely coordination of disaster response operations relies heavily on real-time data regarding damage assessments, road closures, power outages, and other impacts. Geographic information systems (GIS) provide an ideal platform for visualizing these spatial datasets as they are collected from the field in order to support faster situational…