Leo Poon
Leo obtained his MSc in Geomatics from the Hong Kong Polytechnic and BA in Geography from the University of Toronto. He had worked in the land surveying field for 2 years before working as a GIS analyst for another 2 years until now. Leo is now working at the Planning Department of Hong Kong Government to analysis demographic data and land cover information. Leo enjoys photography and believes that photogrammetry is a state-of-the-art approach for us to measure and understand our world in depth. He enjoys cycling and photography in his spare time.
Articles by Leo Poon
Accuracy and Precision [Part II]: Identify GIS Data Inconsistency: Examples From Toronto’s Open Data Portal
This article is the second part of the accuracy and precision series, which discusses data characteristics, examples of data inconsistency…
Accuracy and precision [Part I] : Are you being rigorous with your data?
This article is the first part of a series about accuracy and precision, which briefly covers common factors that affect…
The Innovation of Geocoding
According to Esri, a geocode transforms a description of a location to a real location on the Earth. The description…
Geomagnetic field is a reliable tool for navigation and mapping applications
Our Earth is surrounded by its magnetic field that extends from the planet’s core to the outer space. It is…
Geographic Illiteracy: Can you find Canada on the map?
Study shows 53% of the respondents unable to locate Canada Do you get lost all the time or even have…
Drones: Now and in the Future
The drone industry is rapidly growing and will continue to expand in the future. Various applications, such as commercial delivery,…
How Location-Based Services Can Help to Locate Mass Social Gatherings
Social Distancing and Illegal Assemblies The coronavirus pandemic is changing our living habits. Social distancing measures have been implemented to…
