Geo Owl’s Post

Another clip of my recent conversation at work, this time with a focus on AI/ML and how I foresee it impacting geospatial workflows now and into the future! #GEOINT #aiandml #geospatial

🔍 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 🌐📡 In the realm of geospatial technology, our team is developing a groundbreaking product that seamlessly integrates GIS point clouds and LiDAR scans. Having already crossed the MVP phase, we're excited about the potential this technology holds for transforming spatial data analysis. 🌍 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐬 are dense collections of spatial data points that represent three-dimensional surfaces. These point clouds are pivotal in creating detailed and accurate digital models of physical environments. On the other hand, 𝐋𝐢𝐃𝐀𝐑 (𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠) is a remote sensing method that uses laser light to measure distances. LiDAR scans generate precise, high-resolution point clouds that capture intricate details of terrain, vegetation, and man-made structures. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨: - 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 with unprecedented accuracy. - 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 in urban planning, forestry, and disaster management. - 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝟑𝐃 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 for various applications, including augmented reality and virtual reality. Our team is actively refining advanced algorithms to improve data fusion, enhance the accuracy of topographic mapping, and explore new applications in environmental monitoring and smart city planning. The journey from MVP to a fully-fledged product is well underway, and we're thrilled to share our progress. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐃𝐀𝐑! 🌐🔍 #GeospatialTechnology #GIS #LiDAR #PointClouds #ProductDevelopment #Innovation #SpatialAnalysis

Along with #Cyclomedia having a Web GIS viewer which allows users to easily access our 360° imagery, lidar, and data insights; did you know that we also offer APIs and Integrations to enable the same functionality directly in your existing enterprise GIS? At #GEorchestrate2024, James Bateman and I are showcasing Cyclomedia data within Smallworld. Today on the stage, we were thrilled to see Marco Bradtke from #GE demonstrate how he is using our data within their Visual Intelligence platform to analyze data and identify the location of assets, including vegetation encroachment. Interested in learning more about how Cyclomedia can enhance your GIS capabilities? Come have a chat and grab some chocolate. #geospatial #GIS #dataanalysis #Streetlevel #Smallworld

"Excited to announce that I've successfully completed the Foundations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course! 🌍 Special thanks to Jennifer Harrison, President of TeachMeGIS, for her invaluable insights and expertise in the field. This course provided a comprehensive overview of GIS, from creating maps to evaluating spatial relationships, and even delved into advanced topics like lidar data and 3D modeling. Ready to leverage GIS to solve real-world problems! #GIS #SpatialAnalysis #ContinuousLearning

Our featured on-demand course of the week is FREE! "The Importance of Mapping Cultural Resources" is an introductory GIS course - the first in Deidre McCarthy's NPI course series on GIS. Mapping cultural resources expands traditional documentation means. Review why the use of geographic information systems (GIS) is important to cultural resource management, inventory creation, and compliance with historic preservation legislation. Examine available data sources and the sharing and securing of cultural resource spatial data. Consider GIS tools that assist in historic preservation work, including story maps, mobile GIS applications, and integrating historic maps, LiDAR, and GPS. #historicpreservation #GIS #maps #mapping #ArcGIS

🔍 Discover the power of Raster and Vector data models in creating detailed GIS maps, and explore how point clouds and 3D models are reshaping the future of spatial analysis. 🌟 Key Takeaways: * Uncover the fundamentals of GIS mapping and spatial data analysis. * Learn the significance of Raster and Vector data models in creating accurate maps. * Explore emerging trends like point clouds and 3D models transforming GIS mapping. 🚀 Ready to elevate your spatial analysis game? Our article has you covered! Check it out now: [https://lnkd.in/d_Bjarqn] #startup #GIS #geoinformatics #drone #SurveyTransfer

Greetings to all ! I just completed my online course conducted by LIDAR data processing and Application.This course enhanced my skills in LiDAR data processing, analysis, and application, equipping me with advanced techniques for environmental mapping, urban planning, and more. Excited to apply these skills in real-world projects and continue exploring the potential of geospatial technology! 🚀🌍#LiDAR #Geospatial #DataScience #ContinuousLearning #EnvironmentalTech #GIS #Mapping

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Exciting news for GIS Analysts working with 3D data! ArcGIS Pro and 3D Analyst have been updated with a Terrain Wizard, further enhancing its ability to create digital elevation models. This tool is helpful for anyone working with a variety of source elevation content. Benefits include: Simplified Workflow - Create detailed terrain datasets from a variety of sources such as lidar, photogrammetry points, and contours with ease Enhanced Data Integration - Seamlessly integrates different data forms to produce comprehensive terrain datasets Efficiency and Precision - Accurately model Earth’s surface by incorporating existing features like breaklines and water bodies in your Terrain Dataset Customizable Options - Provide surface Features to help shape the Terrain that meet your project requirements Leverage ArcGIS Pro and 3D Analyst to maximize the potential of your geospatial data. Visit our What’s New blog to learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/G6Uw50RWHiV #GIS #3DGIS #ArcGISPro #3DAnalysis

Combining insights from various sources, here's a comprehensive list of the top 10 GIS and remote sensing software that will be well-regarded in 2024 for their capabilities in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and image processing: 1. ArcGIS Pro by #ESRI excels in remote sensing with its Image Analysis extension for advanced imagery tasks and integrations. 2. #QGIS 3 stands out for its extensive remote sensing tools, including raster analysis and terrain analysis, further enhanced by plugins like the Semi-Automatic Classification Plugin. 3. Trimble eCognition is known for its object-based image analysis, specialising in feature extraction and land cover classification, but is lacking in some remote sensing suites. 4. Whitebox GAT shines with its hydrological tools and robust functionalities for remote sensing applications, despite being known more for its LiDAR capabilities. 5. SAGA GIS offers a plethora of remote sensing tools, especially strong in terrain analysis and vegetation indices, albeit with a steep learning curve due to its interface. 6. PolSARPro specialises in radar imagery analysis, providing tools for SAR data processing, making it a go-to for working with polarimetric synthetic aperture radar data. 7. GRASS GIS delivers in remote sensing analysis and #LiDAR processing, recognised for its extensive toolset despite a clunkier interface. 8. ENVI caters to a wide range of applications, from crop monitoring to defence, emphasising target identification and change detection. 9. ERDAS Imagine by Hexagon Geospatial is widely used for its photogrammetry and remote sensing capabilities across various industries. 10. PCI Geomatica offers advanced image analysis tools and is known for its efficient handling of geospatial data for diverse applications. #GIS #RemoteSensing #GeospatialTechnology #Mapping #EnvironmentalMonitoring #UrbanPlanning