GIS
FAO Launches Remote Sensing Solutions for Mountain Ecosystem Monitoring
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched two new technical solutions to help countries monitor and report changes in their mountain ecosystems. These tools are
U.S. Census Bureau Geospatial Data Now in GeoPackage Format
The U.S. Census Bureau recently unveiled a major update with the release of new geospatial data that includes the TIGER/Line files in GeoPackage format for the first time. This dataset,
IIT Delhi Develops Tool for Automated Mapping of Landslide Events
Researchers from the Civil Engineering Department at IIT Delhi have introduced a groundbreaking tool, ML-CASCADE, aimed at Automated Mapping of Landslide extents using satellite data. This cloud-based machine learning tool
Rezatec Launches Advanced Geospatial AI for Dam Monitoring
Rezatec has launched a groundbreaking solution for dam operators with its enhanced geospatial AI platform for dam monitoring. This cutting-edge platform is set to transform how dam safety and risk
Advancing AI-Driven Energy Equity with Geospatial Technology
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and IBM have launched two advanced models that combine AI and geospatial technology to promote clean energy access and equity. These tools, hosted on
China Unveiled World’s First Thermal Infrared Atlas
China has made a groundbreaking contribution to global sustainability efforts by releasing the world’s first Thermal Infrared Atlas. The atlas was launched during the 4th International Forum on Big Data
AI Mosquito Mapping in Fighting Mosquito-Borne Diseases
A team of researchers at Heidelberg University has introduced a pioneering AI mosquito mapping technique to track Aedes aegypti populations, the species responsible for spreading diseases like dengue, Zika, chikungunya,
TorchGeo 0.6.0: Advancing Geospatial Machine Learning
TorchGeo 0.6 marks a significant step forward in geospatial machine learning by offering new datasets, data modules, and pre-trained models for satellite image analysis. Over 11 months, 23 contributors worked
GeoDiscovery Offers Self-Serve Access to Geospatial Data from AGSL and UWM
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has recently unveiled GeoDiscovery, an innovative geoportal developed in collaboration between the American Geographical Society Library (AGSL) and the Digital Collections & Initiatives (DC&I) department.
How Digital Twin for Housing is Transforming Home Selection in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) is pioneering a significant technological leap with the adoption of digital twin technology for housing. This innovative approach focuses on creating a highly interactive
