Tools tagged with "Environment"

BiodiversityMapping.org offers an extensive collection of global and regional maps showcasing the distribution of various species. It provides detailed visualizations for terrestrial and marine biodiversity, covering a wide array of taxa. Users can access and download GIS data for further analysis, making it a valuable resource for research and conservation efforts.

Alaska DNR Open Data provides a public platform for exploring and downloading geospatial land and resource data. It offers access to applications, maps, and publications produced and maintained by the divisions and offices of the Department of Natural Resources. Users can discover and build apps, and engage to solve important local issues within the community.

NebraskaMap is the official GIS Open Data Hubsite for the state of Nebraska. It provides a centralized platform for the public to access and interact with a wide array of geospatial data related to the state. The site serves as a vital resource for various applications, offering insights into Nebraska's geography and resources.

This project offers comprehensive information and daily datasets for monitoring and analyzing changes in weather and climate extremes across Europe. Initiated by ECSN in 1998, it receives financial support from EUMETNET and the European Commission, regularly updating its extensive database with contributions from national meteorological agencies.

This GitHub repository features an extensive, community-driven compilation of geospatial tools and resources. It serves as a valuable hub for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts seeking various software, libraries, datasets, and educational materials in the geospatial domain. The list is continuously updated, reflecting the dynamic nature of the geospatial technology landscape.

The ESPON Database Portal offers data, indicators, and tools for European territorial development and cohesion policy. It supports researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders at regional and local levels with information for policy formulation, application, and monitoring.

This platform serves as a central hub for sharing a wide array of geospatial data across various state departments in Kansas. It provides a comprehensive GIS Data Catalog, allowing users to explore and access diverse datasets. The geoportal aims to facilitate data discovery and utilization for state-level initiatives and public access.

This initiative by the U.S. National Park Service focuses on the importance of natural sounds, their preservation, and the impacts of noise pollution. It provides comprehensive information on exploring, understanding, and measuring soundscapes in national parks. The program highlights educational resources and efforts to improve sound environments for wildlife, wilderness, visitors, and cultural-historical sites.

The Randolph Glacier Inventory (RGI) is a comprehensive dataset providing outlines of glaciers worldwide, excluding ice sheets. It serves as a snapshot of global glaciers, primarily targeting the year 2000, and is crucial for large-scale analyses of glacier volume and climate response. The RGI is a subset of the broader GLIMS initiative.

This comprehensive research guide from York University Library provides detailed information and resources for locating and accessing geospatial (GIS) data. It specifically highlights datasets pertinent to Costa Rica, serving as an invaluable resource for students and researchers. The guide outlines various methods for searching, browsing by topic, and ordering geospatial data.

This plugin seamlessly integrates Google Earth Engine with QGIS, providing users with powerful geospatial analysis capabilities. It leverages the Google Earth Engine Python API to enable advanced remote sensing and data processing directly within the QGIS environment.

Marine Regions provides a standardized list of marine georeferenced place names and areas, integrating information from the VLIMAR Gazetteer and MARBOUND database. It serves as a global standard for marine geographic locations, boundaries, and regions, offering comprehensive statistics on marine places and names.

The Halifax Regional Municipality Open Data portal offers public access to a wide range of geospatial data. It is committed to improving citizen engagement and transparency by providing data free of charge in machine-readable formats. Users can explore various categories and access recently released and updated datasets.

EarthEnv-DEM90 provides a nearly-global, void-free, 90m digital elevation model derived from fused ASTER and SRTM data. It offers continuous coverage for approximately 91% of the globe, supporting assessments of biodiversity, ecosystems, and climate.

The Hand-in-Hand (HiH) Geospatial Platform is an enabling tool for the HiH Initiative, offering over 2 million data layers for targeted, evidence-based interventions. This Digital Public Good provides open-access geographic information, key food security indicators, and agricultural statistics from FAO and external organizations like NGOs, academia, and space agencies.

Data.gov.uk is the official UK government portal for finding open data. It provides access to datasets published by central government, local authorities, and various public bodies, enabling users to build products and services.

The G-Econ research project develops a geophysically based global dataset on economic activity. It provides "gross cell product" (GCP) for all regions at a 1-degree longitude by 1-degree latitude resolution. The current dataset, GEcon 4.0, covers 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005, offering 27,500 terrestrial observations.

The Data Catalogue is the official portal for accessing government datasets from British Columbia, Canada. It allows users to browse a vast collection of information and provides enhanced access to additional data upon logging in with an IDIR account.

This resource provides a curated collection of geospatial data portals and datasets specifically focused on Michigan and the Great Lakes. It includes links to state-level open data, imagery, transportation data, and various water-related resources. The guide also features data for specific regions like Southeast Michigan and the City of Detroit.

TNGIS serves as Tennessee's official geographic data clearinghouse, cataloging and sharing authoritative spatial data sources for the state. It provides a centralized hub for users to explore and access various geospatial datasets.

CoastSat is an open-source Python software toolkit designed for global shoreline mapping. It enables users to obtain time-series of shoreline position at any coastline worldwide. The tool leverages 40 years (and growing) of publicly available satellite imagery from Landsat and Sentinel-2 missions.

The Puget Sound LIDAR Consortium (PSLC) website provides access to historical LiDAR data for the Puget Sound area. While no longer actively maintained, it served as an important early resource for researchers and the public. Users are now directed to the more current Washington Department of Natural Resources LiDAR portal for up-to-date information and data.

This geoportal serves as a central hub for accessing a wide range of environmental data and interactive maps from the Slovenian Environmental Agency (ARSO). It features updated resources, including an environmental atlas and specialized thematic maps for various monitoring efforts. Users can explore data related to water quality, soil conditions, and other critical environmental parameters, often presented through interactive dashboards and story maps.

This resource details the lidar data collection methods employed by NSF NEON to map vegetation height, density, and other surface characteristics over large regions. Using airborne sensors, lidar provides detailed 3D pictures of forest structure, crucial for ecological research. It highlights the advantages of active sensors like lidar for comprehensive ecosystem parameter mapping.

The TanDEM-X Science Server offers researchers and scientists access to high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) derived from the TanDEM-X mission. This platform supports a wide range of scientific applications by providing crucial geospatial information for Earth observation.

Diamond Bay Research provides access to a wide array of geographic data, primarily focusing on historical and modern GIS resources for Asia, particularly China and Japan. The collection includes diverse datasets ranging from administrative boundaries and historical maps to environmental data and placenames, often hosted on Harvard Dataverse.

The North Dakota GIS Hub Data Portal serves as the central access point for geospatial data and information related to the state of North Dakota. It provides a structured repository where users can discover and utilize datasets managed and maintained by various North Dakota state agencies. This portal ensures access to authoritative and thematic geospatial resources for the public and professionals.

This resource offers a comprehensive database of the world's largest urban areas, providing detailed information on their geographical locations and historical population trends from 1950 to 2005. The data is meticulously prepared using official UN statistics, ensuring accuracy and reliability for various analytical purposes. It is readily available for download in multiple formats, including those compatible with GIS software, Google Earth, and standard tabular formats, facilitating broad accessibility and integration into diverse projects.

This portal offers a comprehensive collection of open datasets from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Users can search for and download data in various formats suitable for spatial analysis and web integration. The portal organizes its extensive data into categories and highlights key layers for easy discovery and use.

LiDAR and Aerial Archaeology offers free LiDAR and aerial photography maps from various global regions. It also provides access to other related archaeological resources, including training materials and geological data.

The IUCN Red List provides spatial data for over 152,300 species, representing 88% of its global assessments. These datasets include distribution maps for comprehensively assessed taxonomic groups and selected freshwater species, offering crucial information on species' conservation status.

The British Geological Survey (BGS) offers comprehensive access to its vast geological data and material collections. This is achieved through a suite of dedicated online databases, web services, and application programming interfaces (APIs), enabling users to integrate and utilize BGS information.

Statistics Finland offers open geographic data, mainly comprising statistical areas and associated statistical data. This page serves as a central hub for information regarding the contents, interfaces, and implementation instructions for their open geographic data resources. These datasets are an integral part of the national geographic information infrastructure of Finland.

The DE FirstMap Delaware Hub provides a centralized platform for accessing diverse geospatial datasets for the state of Delaware. It enables users to explore, visualize, and download critical geographic information. This resource supports various applications, from government planning to public research, fostering data-driven decision-making.

PANGAEA offers services for archiving, publishing, and distributing georeferenced data from earth system research. As a World Data Center, it is a member of the World Data System, providing a reliable repository for scientific datasets.

DASC serves as the official State of Kansas GIS data clearinghouse, archiving and distributing authoritative geospatial data from trusted sources. It offers a comprehensive GeoPortal Hub for downloading GIS and map data, including LiDAR and imagery, alongside various geospatial technical services and application hosting for state agencies and partners.