A one-page of curated articles by topic on the geospatial sector
Table of contents:
- 3D
- Convert data
- Coordinate systems and projections
- Geocortex
- GeoAI
- Geography/Mapping blogs
- Geomentoring
- Geospatial blogs
- Geospatial companies
- GIS-BIM
- GIS-CAD
- GIS career tips
- GIS communities
- GIS databases
- GIS-IT glossary
- GIS programming
- GIS software
- GIS Stack Exchange
- GIS uses and applications
- GIS vs Geomatics vs Geospatial
- Imagery
- Interviews with geospatial people
- Leaflet
- Microsoft
- Open Source GIS
- OpenStreetMap
- Opinion pieces
- Spatial Analysis
- Troubleshooting web maps
- World files
3D
Click here to get to the MGN articles list about 3D.
Convert data
Coordinate systems and projections
One of the most important aspects of GIS and maps.
- Surface area of a sphere. Didactic application [Mathigon.org]
- Compare the sizes of countries with this new 3D web mapping application [Esri Community]
- Map projections in ArcGIS, by Esri [Story Map]
- Why all maps are wrong [Vox YouTube]
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Geocortex
Geocortex offers solutions that amplify the capabilities of standard ArcGIS software. VertiGIS, the company in charge of developing Geocortex, is a Platinum Partner of Esri.
GeoAI
For specific examples, you can have a look at the GeoAI Demo ArcGIS Hub.
- GeoAI en Agricultura [Esri Story Map]
- Que peut apporter (ou pas) ChatGPT à un géomaticien ? [ArcOrama]
Geography/Mapping blogs
See the Geospatial and IT blogs MGN page.
Geomentoring
Mentoring Strategies and Suggestions for Success as a GeoMentor [GEO Jobe]
Geospatial blogs
See the Geospatial and IT blogs MGN page.
Geospatial companies
Top 100 Geospatial Companies and Ecosystem Map – 2021, by Geoawesomeness.
GIS-BIM
“GIS is context while BIM is the content.”
- A new BIM strategy for Dubai
- Caso de éxito: Integración BIM y GIS
- Esri & Autodesk: Combining the power of location and design [Esri StoryMap]
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GIS-CAD
Interoperability between GIS and CAD data is increasing. Esri and Autodesk are working on it.
GIS career tips
- No More Map Layouts: Programming, Developer Ops, and Cloud Computing Skills Will Get GIS Students Jobs [Industry Blogs by Esri]
- The Advantage of a Detailed Career Narrative [Bill Dollins]
- The Geography Behind Being a GIS Professional [GIS Lounge], “While tools change, often the theory behind tools stays similar or even the same.”
- Top 9 GIS Skills in High Demand in 2022 [Safe Software Blog]
GIS communities
GIS databases
GIS-IT glossary
- What is (browser) cache? [Zapier.com]
- What is Geodata? A Guide to Geospatial Data [GISGeography]
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GIS programming
- Els 5 llenguatges de programació més populars en el món del GIS [Nexus Geographics]
- First Steps for a GIS Professional to Learn Python Programming [LinkedIn Pulse]
- What planet do the GIS Developers come from? [Reddit thread]
GIS software
- Top non-Esri GIS software [Medium]
GIS Stack Exchange
- How do high reputation (>5,000) users find time to commit to GIS Stack Exchange? [GISSE]
- What free programs should every GIS user have installed? [GISSE]
GIS uses and applications
Geographic Information Systems are used in a multitude of different areas. Esri has grouped them by industry. GISGeography.com has counted up to 1000 different GIS applications. “Map It. Believe It. See It.”
- Decision Support System during COVID-19 for Beylikdüzü Municipality [Esri]
- Agricultura de precisión [Esri Story Map]
- HungerMap LIVE – World Food Programme [World Food Programme]
- 3D GIS models for real estate purposes. [JLL]
- Monitoring the Global Supply Chain in Real Time [Esri’s WhereNext magazine]
- Mapas en 3D que avanzan cómo se va a comportar el fuego para ayudar a prevenir y actuar contra los incendios [El Español]
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GIS vs Geomatics vs Geospatial
- What is the Difference Between Geomatics and GIS? [GISGeography]
- Geospatial needs to be defined [Matt Forrest]
Imagery
- Guide: Fundamentals of SAR [Esri Story Map]
Interviews with geospatial people
- Announcing techUK’s final Geospatial Champion of the year! [techUK]
- Cartography is the Art of Design [MapScaping podcast]
Leaflet
Open-source JavaScript library for creating interactive maps. More info here. About its creator, here.
Microsoft
Click here to get to the MGN articles list about Microsoft-related topics.
Modern GIS
GIS has changed + Modern GIS resources [an article in this blog]
Open Source GIS
The History of Open Source GIS: An Interactive Infographic [makepath]
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap in the ArcGIS Platform. [StoryMap by Esri UK]
Click here to get to the MGN articles list about OpenStreetMap.
Opinion pieces
- Does Enterprise GIS (such as Esri) Need To Be That Expensive? [Geoawesomeness]
- Where Geography and Computer Science Meet – The GIS Skills Gap [LinkedIn]
- Why Hasn’t Open Source Software Disrupted Esri? [Joe Morrison]
- Esri Can’t Be Stopped [Joe Morrison]
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Spatial Analysis
The Periodic Table for Spatial Analysis [GISGeography]
Troubleshooting web maps
- Introduction to Monitoring Network Web Service Requests [Esri Community]
- Monitoring web service requests using Fiddler [Esri Community]
World files
Introduced by Esri, a world file is a six-line plain text (ASCII) file that stores georeferencing information. Some of the extensions of these files are .tifw or .jgw.
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