One element of a map that can really bring some static data points to life is to add in background aerial imagery! We’re all fans of Google Earth and Google Maps, so let’s take a look at how to bring…
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7 Mapping ideas for your NGO
The past couple of weeks we’ve focused on tangible how-to skills of map-making. First, downloading and installing a free GIS software. Second, learning to upload and visualize your own data from an excel spreadsheet. Before we go any further in…
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Turn a Boring Table into Points on a Map using QGIS
GPS coordinates are everywhere these days – whether you use Google Maps, a Garmin device, or a navigation app on your smartphone to find directions. GPS coordinates are critical for displaying your own data using GIS. Want to know how…
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Bring Dull Data to Life using Maps!
I’ve thought long and hard about what to write for my very first post on Humanitarian GIS. Then, finally this week, I got the proverbial “Kick in the Pants” from a colleague when he found out about my online e-book,…
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