NASA’s Earthdata service has released new tutorials and data recipes for GIS users who wish to brush up on their skills. The resources make use of NASA data, such as those from the ECOsystem ...

Over the past 50 years, geographers have embraced each new technological shift in geographic information systems (GIS)—the technology that turns location data into maps and insights about how places ...

When someone talks about geographical information systems (GIS), the first thing that comes to mind is a map. Although this is a primary deliverable, a quick look around the country shows that fire ...

Imagine this: you’re in the middle of an important project, juggling deadlines, and collaborating with a team scattered across time zones. Suddenly, your computer crashes, and hours of work vanish in ...

Real-time Geographic Information Systems (GIS) plays a crucial role in disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. It leverages data from diverse sources such as satellites, drones, ...

No audio available for this content. The Palisades and Eaton fires devastated parts of Los Angeles in January 2025 and are largely contained as of Jan. 20. Fueled by extreme Santa Ana winds and dry ...

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As unpredictable and tragically dangerous as fighting fires remains, geographic information tools offer the kinds of global incident views and intelligence that were unimaginable less than a decade ...