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Vector and raster data formats are used in the analysis in the Google Earth Engine. Vector data can...
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Geospatial Technologies: One-On-One with Stephen Mwai

The County Spatial Plan is a ten-year GIS-based depiction of a county’s socio-economic development vision and program, including the distribution of people and activities, within the context of efficient, productive and sustainable use of land and other county spaces
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GIS Applications: Forest Mapping in Kenya

This past June, and yes in this year, the National Forest Resources Assessment Report 2021 was released. This news...
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How to Grow Your GIS Development Career

At the start of your GIS development career, you will do a lot of research. Whichever the source, format or mode of the materials you use, you end up being a library by yourself.

Computing MNDWI using Sentinel on GEE

What is MNDWI? Modified Normalized Difference Water Index (MNDWI) is a spectral index used to analyze water bodies...
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In this post, we explore the best free mapping software (online) in the market today. Find out which one is the best one for you!
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10 Key Developments that Changed the GIS Industry

In the dynamic landscape of the GIS industry, monumental shifts have occurred. Our exploration of these ten pivotal developments reveals how open-source GIS software, the rise of Web GIS, and the fusion of IoT and machine learning have redefined the GIS industry. These innovations, underpinned by geospatial standards and spatial databases, are propelling the GIS industry into an era where location-based insights are paramount to decision-making. This evolution underscores the GIS industry's central role in driving data-driven innovation across a spectrum of sectors.

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“GIS is disappearing”. Not because it’s dying or becoming irrelevant, but because it’s becoming invisible, embedded and essential....

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