Alefiya Dungrawala

Alefiya is a Computer Engineer by education. She started out as a software programmer at the beginning of her career, and the field of geographical information systems has her gravitating toward it. Combining a computer science background with map production and integrating earth imagery excites her. I have acquired spatial analysis skills while doing the GIS program. In her free time, she loves cooking and reading.

Articles by Alefiya Dungrawala

Navigating the Dangers of Congested Orbital Space

Is outer space too vast to be polluted? Will it eventually self-clean? Let us not forget that humans have a…

Protecting Southern Resident Orcas: A Call to Action

Did you know that the Southern Resident Killer Whale, often known as ‘Orca,’ is recognized as an endangered species in…

Lidar CANEX 2025: AI-driven Lidar Mapping

One of the highlights of Lidar CANEX 2025 was AI-driven Lidar mapping, along with a series of other intriguing topics.…

High Priority Habitat Mapping Strategies for Whistler, BC

Humans and nature share a mutual existence, but our dependence on them far exceeds their need for us. The planet…

It’s a Wrap! International Geospatial Digest for Dec 16, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the most significant stories that…

Modern Spatial Reference System: Are you ready to adopt it?

The spatial reference system is the skeletal structure of the geospatial industry. They serve as a driving force for various…

Global Navigation Satellite Systems: The proliferation of satellites

GPS (Global Positioning System) – United States Operational Date: 1978 (Initial operational capability), 1995 (Full operational capability) GLONASS (Global Navigation…