SafeGraph’s Canada Core Places (Essential Columns) dataset is available for free in the AWS Data Exchange. To use this POI data to conduct a market analysis, follow the steps below. Getting Started 1. Sign up […]
As a recent graduate of the Fleming GIS program I jumped at the chance to attend the Earth Observation (EO) Summit 2017 on behalf of GoGeomatics in Montreal. This will be my first geospatial conference […]
What is a data cube and how is it used for big data analytics? How does a data cube work with remotely sensed data? Before writing this article I had never heard of a data […]
In 1927 a Vancouver bylaw was enacted that limited the height of buildings to a maximum of six stories in height over much of the West End of the city, as illustrated in the Zoning […]
These days drones are all the rage. Nevertheless, there are other ways to collect data from the sky! Blimps, balloons and kites are alternative was to collecting data or remote-sensing imagery. These are great unconventional solutions for […]
Graph Databases and GIS & Technology (GIS&T) In the era of big data, graph databases are becoming very popular as they can address important challenges in terms of data size and data complexity. A graph […]
I have studied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in both Canada and China. Last summer I completed my master in geography at University of Waterloo. In this article I will draw upon my experiences in China and […]
Image source: www.tiobe.com Every now and again we hear about the importance of programming for Geographic Information Systems(GIS) professionals, that is quickly becoming a key in the evolution of one’s career. It is argued that […]