In an earlier post I provided an overview of the different types of methods that might be used to conduct different types of spatial data analyses. These included using statistical methods, spatial analysis methods, data science methods and depending on your needs and use of imagery, image analysis methods. In this post I will go … Continue reading Spatial data analysis: overview of the 6 function classes
So you want to become a Spatial Data Scientist?
This is a field that is discovered by accident, but what does it require to be a Spatial Data Scientist? Geographic information and geospatial technologies are central to a digitally-enabled society as it enables for us to understand the where, when, why, who, how and why. Have a look at the figure that captures the … Continue reading So you want to become a Spatial Data Scientist?
the geospatial ecosystem: Software, Libraries and Data Platforms
With more than 30 software packages to choose from to perform a range of analyses, where does one start? What software or data platforms, programming languages and libraries? To get you started see the image below where I have provided an overview of GIS and EO (Earth Observation) software tools, libraries in R and Python and … Continue reading the geospatial ecosystem: Software, Libraries and Data Platforms
Returning from a far too long a break
This time last year, with the start of a New Year, I had good intentions about keeping a regular blog about all things spatial. However, life got in the way and I let slip my good intentions. Now it is 2024 I am back to continue sharing information from and about the geospatial world! Here is to … Continue reading Returning from a far too long a break
Topology and Venn Diagrams
Have you ever had to learn about Venn Diagrams in school and wondered when you might put this logic to use? Or how they might be useful? Venn diagrams or logic diagrams are used to conceptual logical relations between a collection of different sets or items. Often, circles are used to capture the logical relationships … Continue reading Topology and Venn Diagrams
Projections – flattening a round world
An important part of spatial analysis is the representation of the data and how it relates to the real-world. For some analyses being able to accurately calculate distances and measurements is extremely important especially when the outcome is based on the distances between features or objects. This brings us to the topic for today projections. … Continue reading Projections – flattening a round world
Geographic data files
Geographic data can be stored in a variety of different file types. The file type depends on where or how the data was captured or created, the type of device or software that was used and what data was captured (e.g. points, lines, polygons, text). There are a lot of different file types in use … Continue reading Geographic data files
Geographic information
Today much of our environment (and us) can be surveyed remotely through a variety of sensors and technologies. The information collected through these different devices can come in many forms ranging from imagery, video, audio, text or movement/gestures. Much of this information can be mapped either through the metadata that is included in the data … Continue reading Geographic information
getting started: Spatial Data Science, GIScientist…
Now that you have some understanding about Spatial Data Science (SDS), GIS, GIScience what is it really all about? SDS uses a mix of statistics, spatial analysis, data science, machine learning methods with visualisation methods to make sense of the world in which we live. To give you a sense of what is needed I … Continue reading getting started: Spatial Data Science, GIScientist…
Careers in the Spatial Data Sciences, GIS and Earth Observation/UAV
Surprisingly after 20 years of having a career in the GIS field, GIS is still very much a discovery field, yet GIS is used across a wide range of disciplines and in just about every sector or industry. No doubt you are using some form of geographic information every day. How often do you check … Continue reading Careers in the Spatial Data Sciences, GIS and Earth Observation/UAV
GeoSpatialSense 