Tools tagged with "Remote Sensing"

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.

MintPy is an open-source Python package developed for processing Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) time-series data. It specializes in analyzing ground deformation by extracting precise displacement measurements from satellite imagery. The software provides tools for various geodetic applications, including monitoring earthquakes, volcanoes, and land subsidence.

PROJ is a fundamental open-source library designed for performing cartographic projections and coordinate transformations. It provides essential functionalities for converting geospatial data between various coordinate reference systems, making it a critical component in many GIS and mapping applications. The library ensures accurate and reliable transformations for diverse geographical contexts.

Terratorch is an open-source Python toolkit developed by terrastackai. It provides essential functionalities and tools for researchers and developers to fine-tune Geospatial Foundation Models (GFMs), adapting them to specific tasks and datasets. This platform facilitates advanced machine learning applications within the geospatial domain.

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.

MapTiler is a comprehensive mapping platform specifically engineered for developers. It offers a suite of tools to publish interactive maps across web and mobile applications, alongside services for map creation, customization, and data integration. The platform supports various map styles and provides location services, data hosting, and on-premise solutions.

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.

GeeFlow is a Python library from Google DeepMind designed for generating and processing large-scale geospatial datasets using Google Earth Engine. It focuses on supporting geospatial AI research by creating datasets in TFDS format, ready for model training, and enabling the creation of inference maps up to global scale.

Cesium provides an end-to-end platform for streaming and visualizing massive 3D geospatial content. It leverages open standards and an open-source ecosystem to facilitate advanced 3D mapping and digital twin applications. The platform includes cloud services for tiling, hosting, and global 3D content.

This website offers a wide array of tutorials designed to help users effectively utilize QGIS, the free and open-source geographic information system. It covers fundamental GIS concepts, data manipulation, spatial analysis, and advanced mapping techniques. The resource is structured to guide users through various QGIS functionalities with clear, step-by-step instructions.

rioxarray is an open-source Python library that extends xarray with geospatial capabilities, leveraging the power of rasterio. It simplifies working with georeferenced raster data, enabling users to efficiently read, write, and manipulate multi-dimensional geospatial arrays. This tool is ideal for data scientists and researchers handling large-scale imagery and raster datasets.

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 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.

Pyrocko is a flexible open-source seismology environment and framework, providing building blocks for researchers and students. It is utilized for various geophysical tasks, including seismological data processing and analysis, modeling of InSAR and GPS data, dynamic waveforms, and seismic source characterization.

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.

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.

This R package provides tools to calculate multi-scale geomorphometric terrain attributes from regularly gridded digital elevation models (DEM) and bathymetry rasters. It utilizes a specified window approach as described in Ilich et al. (2023) to derive various terrain characteristics. The package extends classical formulations for analyzing terrain morphology.

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.

The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) initiative to systematically collect enhanced elevation data nationwide. It aims to generate high-resolution topographic data, primarily using lidar technology, to support a wide range of applications. This program provides critical foundational data for mapping, natural resource management, infrastructure planning, and hazard mitigation across the United States.

Potree is an open-source WebGL-based point cloud viewer, enabling users to interactively explore extensive 3D point cloud datasets directly within a web browser. It provides a robust solution for visualizing remotely sensed data, supporting various applications from urban planning to environmental monitoring.

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.

Pysheds is an open-source Python library designed for efficient watershed delineation and digital elevation model (DEM) processing. It provides tools for conditioning elevation data, such as filling pits and depressions, and for extracting hydrological features like stream networks and watersheds. The library is built for speed and ease of use in geospatial analysis workflows.

PDAL is an open-source C++ library and suite of applications designed for the translation and processing of point cloud data. It provides a common abstraction layer for various point cloud formats, enabling users to read, write, filter, and manipulate large geospatial datasets efficiently.

OpenTopography provides easy, centralized access to a diverse collection of high-resolution topographic data. This platform strives to simplify data discovery by integrating data from various sources, including the USGS 3D Elevation Program. It also offers a suite of tools for processing and analyzing these datasets.

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.

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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.

This platform offers comprehensive access to LIDAR datasets for New York State, including options for individual tile downloads via an application and bulk downloads through an FTP site. It also tracks the status of in-progress, planned, latest, and historic LIDAR collections across the state. Users can explore various projects and access associated metadata.

This dataset offers annual satellite embeddings for the years 2018 to 2024, inclusive. Produced by Google and Google DeepMind, it provides valuable earth observation data in an easily accessible format. It is ideal for machine learning applications and environmental analysis.

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.

BD ORTHO® provides high-resolution orthorectified imagery, serving as a key digital reference tool for local authorities and ministries across France. Updated regularly, this data enriches the visualization of professional data and projects.

SatDump is a versatile, open-source software designed for processing satellite data, offering both graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line interface (CLI) options. It supports the handling of recorded data for offline processing and enables live processing directly from Software Defined Radio (SDR) devices. The tool provides a structured approach to satellite data analysis, with comprehensive documentation available for detailed use cases.

This platform provides detailed population density maps, likely derived from Facebook's extensive user data and AI analysis. These maps are invaluable for researchers, humanitarian organizations, and development agencies to understand population distribution and density across various regions. The data supports critical decision-making in disaster response, public health initiatives, and infrastructure planning.