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Open-Source Geospatial Framework for Drought Risk Mapping in Zambia
Recurrent droughts continue to pose a significant threat to Zambia’s agricultural productivity, water resources, and socio-economic stability. The increasing variability of rainfall patterns across southern Africa has intensified the need
Revolutionising Remote Sensing with Geospatial Foundation Models on AWS
The advent of geospatial foundation models (GeoFMs) is reshaping how we interpret and act on Earth-observation data. On Amazon Web Services (AWS), GeoFMs are transformer-based vision models that are pre-trained
Google’s Earth-AI Unlocks Geospatial Reasoning for a Changing Planet
In a groundbreaking leap for geospatial intelligence, Google’s Earth-AI is redefining how scientists, governments, and organizations analyze our planet. The system combines satellite imagery, environmental data, and population information through
Strengthening GNSS Resilience: Trimble Leadership on IonoGuard Innovation and Solar Cycle 25
As the effects of Solar Cycle 2025 intensify, industries dependent on precise positioning—such as surveying, agriculture, construction, and autonomous systems—are facing growing challenges due to ionospheric disturbances. In response to
Finding the Map in the Mess: Making Geospatial Data Easy
About Authors: Irene Ternes & Engy El Shenawy, DataMonkey Whether we notice it or not, our world is shaped by location data. From climate risk and infrastructure planning to supply
Beyond the Map: What the GIS Stack Looks Like in 2025
About Author Subhankar Naskar Team Lead, Geospatial Technology, iMerit He’s a geospatial professional blending AI with GIS to predict the future—literally. He holds a B.Sc. in Geography, an M.Sc. in
Hyperspectral Plastic Detection for Riverine Cleanup
Plastic pollution in rivers is a growing environmental challenge. With millions of tons of plastic waste flowing into oceans annually, the need for effective monitoring and cleanup has never been
From imagery to impact: how high-resolution aerial data transformed water sustainability efforts in Southern California
Authored by- Hexagon In Southern California, water scarcity is a critical issue. Due to periodic droughts and the growing impacts of climate change, the region faces urgent challenges when it
IBM and NASA Launch Prithvi-EO-2.0 for Advanced Geospatial Analytics
In collaboration with NASA, IBM has launched the Prithvi-EO-2.0 Platform, a groundbreaking geospatial AI tool designed to tackle critical environmental, social, and economic challenges. With its cutting-edge technology, extensive datasets,
Predicting Flood Impacts with Generative AI and Physics-Based Models
Understanding the potential effects of hurricanes before they strike is crucial for helping residents prepare and take necessary actions, such as evacuation. Researchers at MIT have developed an innovative approach
