No doubt many of you have heard something about citizen science? What is it and how does this differ from volunteered geographic information? Citizen Science: Citizen Science actively involves the public in scientific research activities and the process. How they participate can vary. Citizens can collaborate with scientists by collecting data or analysing data, for … Continue reading Citizen Science or volunteered geographic information and where is george?
Earth Observation Data or Satellite Data
Have you found yourself wanting to find some satellite data but didn’t what to look for? You are not alone. Navigating satellite data is not easy. A large number of satellites orbiting the earth collecting information different parts of our planet as captured in the image by esa (European Space Agency). ESA has been dedicated … Continue reading Earth Observation Data or Satellite Data
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