Drone vs. Satellite: When to Use Which for Mapping and Monitoring
As geospatial technologies evolve, professionals across industries face a common question: should we use drones or satellites for spatial…
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Daily Views from Space: Sentinel vs. Landsat – What’s the Difference?
In the world of Earth observation, two major satellite missions stand out: Sentinel (from the European Space Agency) and…
How Satellites Support Farmers and Fishers: Harnessing Space Technology for Sustainable Livelihoods on Land and Sea
In an era of climate uncertainty and resource challenges, satellite technology is playing a vital role in supporting those…
Advanced Mapping Technologies: LiDAR, Drones, and Satellite Radar in Topographic Mapping
Topographic maps have evolved significantly beyond traditional contour lines on paper. Today, advanced technologies enable us to generate high-resolution…
Hillshade Map: Understanding Relief Through Light and Shadow
Topographic visualization plays a crucial role in spatial analysis, especially when trying to understand the terrain of a given…
Digital Topography: Understanding DEM, DSM, and DTM
In today’s era of spatial data and remote sensing, mapping the Earth’s surface has gone far beyond traditional paper…
Topographic vs. Thematic Maps: What’s the Difference?
Maps are essential tools for understanding our world. But not all maps are created the same. Two of the…
Reading the Landscape: How Topography Reveals Landslide Risk
Landslides are not just natural disasters—they are often predictable events if we know how to read the terrain. One…
Mining in the Age of Satellites: Using Spatial Data for More Responsible Extractive Industries
In an era where land use is highly contested and environmental concerns are urgent, mining can no longer operate…