Various Geospatial Data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) presentations, workshops and tutorials. For the live versions of these files and material, please see uoft.me/GIS

GIS Day(s) 2020 brings together collaborators from across Ontario to present demonstrations, tutorials and lightning talks from a range of topics and disciplines. Join researchers, GIS professionals, and students to discuss all things GIS. For more information visit the GIS Day Webpage

Presentation for AWRA Geospatial Technologies Conference held Virtually August 4-13, 2020. This presentation on August 6. https://www.eventscribe.com/2020/AWRAGIS/

HydroShare (www.hydroshare.org) is a hydrology-domain specific data and model repository operated by the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science Inc. (CUAHSI). HydroShare’s goal is to advance hydrologic science by enabling researchers to more easily share data, model and workflow products resulting from their research, creating and supporting reproducibility of the results reported in scientific publications. It supports the growing call for open data that is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR). HydroShare is comprised of two sets of functionalities: (1) a repository for users to share and publish data and models, collectively referred to as resources, in a variety of formats, and (2) web application tools that can act on content in HydroShare for computational and visual analysis. Together these serve as a platform for collaboration and gateway for computation that integrates data storage, organization, discovery, and analysis and that allows researchers to employ services beyond their desktop computers to make data storage and manipulation more reliable and scalable, while improving their ability to collaborate and reproduce results. This presentation will describe ongoing enhancements to HydroShare and some of the challenges being faced in its design and ongoing development. We report on efforts to support geospatial data types as aggregations of content within the Open Archives Initiative Object Reuse and Exchange standard resource data model used by HydroShare and describe how geospatial data services are enabled for public resources holding geospatial aggregations. This enables geospatial data in HydroShare to be consumed by third party web applications adding to the functionality supported by HydroShare as a content storage element within a software ecosystem of interoperating systems.

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The GDAL/OGR libraries are open-source, geo-spatial libraries that work with a wide range of raster and vector data sources. One of many impressive features of the GDAL/OGR libraries is the ViRTual (VRT) format. It is an XML format description of how to transform raster or vector data sources on the fly into a new dataset. The transformations include: mosaicking, re-projection, look-up table (raster), change data type (raster), and SQL SELECT command (vector). VRTs can be used by GDAL/OGR functions and utilities as if they were an original source, even allowing for chaining of functionality, for example: have a VRT mosaic hundreds of VRTs that use look-up tables to transform original GeoTiff files. We used the VRT format for the presentation of hydrologic model results, allowing for thousands of small VRT files representing all components of the monthly water balance to be transformations of a single land cover GeoTiff file.

Presentation at 2018 AWRA Spring Specialty Conference: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Water Resources X, Orlando, Florida, April 23-25, http://awra.org/meetings/Orlando2018/

The China geospatial analytics market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $2.52 billion in 2025 and maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.69% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by increasing government investment in infrastructure development, the rising adoption of advanced technologies like AI and machine learning in geospatial analysis, and the growing need for precise location-based services across diverse sectors. The market's segmentation reveals significant opportunities across various application verticals. Agriculture benefits from improved precision farming and resource management, while utility and communication companies leverage geospatial analytics for network optimization and asset management. The defense and intelligence sectors utilize the technology for strategic planning and surveillance, alongside growing applications in government administration, mining, transportation, healthcare, and real estate. The competitive landscape includes both established players and emerging innovative companies, indicating a dynamic market with potential for consolidation and further technological advancements. The market's growth is further fueled by the increasing availability of high-resolution satellite imagery, advancements in data processing capabilities, and the growing adoption of cloud-based geospatial analytics platforms. However, data privacy concerns, the high cost of implementation, and the need for skilled professionals pose challenges to market expansion. Despite these restraints, the long-term outlook for the China geospatial analytics market remains positive, driven by consistent technological innovation and increasing demand across a wide spectrum of industries. The continued integration of geospatial analytics into existing business operations and strategic decision-making processes promises significant market growth in the coming years. This makes China a strategically important market for both domestic and international players in the geospatial analytics sector. Recent developments include: March 2023: China launched a remote sensing satellite recently. At the Xichang Satellite Launching Center of Sichuan Province in southwest China, a Yaogan 34-04 satellite lifted off on Long March 2C. The Long March 2C rocket is a two-stage launch vehicle that has been used on various missions, such as remote sensing and navigation satellites., August 2023: China successfully launched the high-orbit synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, L-SAR4 01. The satellite was placed into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Centre in southwest China, Sichuan Province. The LSAR4 01 Remote Sensing Satellite will allow the delivery of all-weather, day-to-day imaging of Chinese territory and areas surrounding it. It is suitable for disaster monitoring and other applications, as it provides the advantages of a short recalibration period and wide image coverage.. Key drivers for this market are: Increase in Adoption of Smart City Development, Introduction of 5G to Boost Market Growth. Potential restraints include: Increase in Adoption of Smart City Development, Introduction of 5G to Boost Market Growth. Notable trends are: 5G to boost the market growth during the forecast period.

Metal Earth progress update by Feltrin, L., Mogashoa, L.L., Ali, S.H., Haugaard, R., Jørgensen, T., Sherlock, R., Gibson, H. at Laurentian University. Presented at Metal Earth advisory meeting in March 2019.

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Geospatial Analytics Market Size 2025-2029

The geospatial analytics market size is forecast to increase by USD 178.6 billion, at a CAGR of 21.4% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of geospatial analytics in sectors such as healthcare and insurance. This trend is fueled by the ability of geospatial analytics to provide valuable insights from location-based data, leading to improved operational efficiency and decision-making. Additionally, emerging methods in data collection and generation, including the use of drones and satellite imagery, are expanding the scope and potential of geospatial analytics. However, the market faces challenges, including data privacy and security concerns. With the vast amounts of sensitive location data being collected and analyzed, ensuring its protection is crucial for companies to maintain trust with their customers and avoid regulatory penalties. Navigating these challenges and capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the growing adoption of geospatial analytics requires a strategic approach from industry players. Companies must prioritize data security, invest in advanced analytics technologies, and collaborate with stakeholders to build trust and transparency. By addressing these challenges and leveraging the power of geospatial analytics, businesses can gain a competitive edge and unlock new opportunities in various industries.

What will be the Size of the Geospatial Analytics Market during the forecast period?

Explore in-depth regional segment analysis with market size data - historical 2019-2023 and forecasts 2025-2029 - in the full report.
Request Free SampleThe market continues to evolve, driven by the increasing demand for location-specific insights across various sectors. Urban planning relies on geospatial optimization and data enrichment to enhance city designs and improve infrastructure. Cloud-based geospatial solutions facilitate real-time data access, enabling location intelligence for public safety and resource management. Spatial data standards ensure interoperability among different systems, while geospatial software and data visualization tools provide valuable insights from satellite imagery and aerial photography. Geospatial services offer data integration, spatial data accuracy, and advanced analytics capabilities, including 3D visualization, route optimization, and data cleansing. Precision agriculture and environmental monitoring leverage geospatial data to optimize resource usage and monitor ecosystem health. Infrastructure management and real estate industries rely on geospatial data for asset tracking and market analysis. Spatial statistics and disaster management applications help mitigate risks and respond effectively to crises. Geospatial data management and quality remain critical as the volume and complexity of data grow. Geospatial modeling and interoperability enable seamless data sharing and collaboration. Sensor networks and geospatial data acquisition technologies expand the reach of geospatial analytics, while AI-powered geospatial analytics offer new opportunities for predictive analysis and automation. The ongoing development of geospatial technologies and applications underscores the market's continuous dynamism, providing valuable insights and solutions for businesses and organizations worldwide.

How is this Geospatial Analytics Industry segmented?

The geospatial analytics industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments. TechnologyGPSGISRemote sensingOthersEnd-userDefence and securityGovernmentEnvironmental monitoringMining and manufacturingOthersApplicationSurveyingMedicine and public safetyMilitary intelligenceDisaster risk reduction and managementOthersTypeSurface and field analyticsGeovisualizationNetwork and location analyticsOthersGeographyNorth AmericaUSCanadaEuropeFranceGermanyItalyUKAPACChinaIndiaJapanSouth AmericaBrazilRest of World (ROW)

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The gps segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.The market encompasses various applications and technologies, including geospatial optimization, data enrichment, location-based services (LBS), spatial data standards, public safety, geospatial software, resource management, location intelligence, geospatial data visualization, geospatial services, data integration, 3D visualization, satellite imagery, remote sensing, GIS platforms, spatial data infrastructure, aerial photography, route optimization, data cleansing, precision agriculture, spatial interpolation, geospatial databases, transportation planning, spatial data accuracy, spatial analysis, map projections, interactive maps, marketing analytics, data storytelling, geospati

Cadaster data from PDOK used to illustrate the use of geopandas and shapely, geospatial python packages for manipulating vector data. The brpgewaspercelen_definitief_2020.gpkg file has been subsetted in order to make the download manageable for workshops. Other datasets are copies of those available from PDOK.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Geospatial Solutions market size is USD 508421.2million in 2024 and will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.50% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market of more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 203368.48 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a share of over 30% of the global market size of USD 152526.36 million.
Asia Pacific held the market of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 116936.88 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America market of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 25421.06 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa held the major market of around 2% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 10168.42 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2% from 2024 to 2031.
The hospitals held the highest Geospatial Solutions market revenue share in 2024.

Key Drivers for Geospatial Solutions Market

Growing Demand for Location-based Data and Insights to Increase the Demand Globally: Businesses and organizations prioritize making well-informed decisions, driving demand for location-based data and insights. Having accurate and comprehensive information about people, places, and things is becoming increasingly important. Geospatial solutions play a crucial role in gathering, evaluating, and presenting this data, which drives market growth. These technologies help with resource allocation, market targeting, and strategy planning by providing advanced tools for interpreting spatial data. Businesses use geospatial data to improve customer experiences, optimize operations, and gain competitive advantages due to the development of GPS, remote sensing, and GIS. Because of this, the geospatial industry is expanding rapidly and satisfying the changing demands of various industries looking for useful location-based insights.

Advancements in Technology to Propel Market Growth: The geospatial industry is expanding significantly due to technological advancements, including aerial images, remote sensing, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). These developments provide ever-more accurate, affordable, and easily accessible ways to collect geospatial data. While GNSS offers precise global location data, remote sensing technologies allow data collection from inaccessible or remote areas. LiDAR and aerial images improve data resolution and detail, allowing for more complex analysis and visualization. The geospatial market is growing due to the ongoing development of these technologies, which enables businesses and organizations in various industries to make wise decisions, maximize operations, and seize new possibilities.

Key Restraints for Geospatial Solutions Market

Data Privacy and Security Concerns to Limit the Sales: The widespread use of geographical data gives rise to serious privacy and security problems. The increasing accessibility and utilization of location-based data across many businesses underscores the need for strong data governance frameworks to preserve individuals' privacy and prevent potential compromises of sensitive data. Furthermore, upholding moral principles and legal compliance depends on gaining users' trust via open data policies and permission procedures. Companies may promote the responsible and ethical use of location-based information by addressing these concerns and fostering better stakeholder confidence. Additionally, companies should limit risks connected with gathering, sharing, and utilizing geospatial data.

Key Trends for Geospatial Solutions Market

The Emergence of Real-Time Geospatial Analytics and Digital Twins: The capacity to analyze streaming geospatial data instantaneously is revolutionizing logistics, emergency response, and utility management. This development is complemented by the establishment of digital twins—virtual representations of physical assets or urban areas that utilize real-time geospatial data for simulation, monitoring, and optimization.

Democratization through SaaS and Platform-Based Models: Geospatial functionalities are progressively being made av...

These are the results of the survey "GIS Support on Campus", which was announced via email on May 13, 2014 to Gis4lib, HIGHERED-L, and MAPS-L. I have received requests to view the survey results; however, there was no statement about redistribution in the original survey, other than a presentation at the Esri Education GIS Conference 2014. To ensure confidentiality for survey respondents, these results have been anonimized or aggregated where needed. The PDF of my presentation slides from the 2014 Esri Education GIS Conference can be accessed at http://proceedings.esri.com/library/userconf/educ14/index.html. Search for "Bringing It All Together: Rethinking GIS Support on Campus". If you have specific questions, feel free to email me at megan.slemons@emory.edu.

This data release supports U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2023-5106, Groundwater Discharge by Evapotranspiration from the Amargosa Wild and Scenic River and Contributing Areas, Inyo and San Bernardino Counties, California. Geospatial datasets presented are two polygon shapefiles representing the groundwater discharge areas and evapotranspiration units for the Amargosa Wild and Scenic River and contributing areas, and a raster dataset representing the vegetation index corresponding to the vegetated evapotranspiration unit.

The Digital Environmental Geologic-GIS Map for San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Vicinity, Texas is composed of GIS data layers and GIS tables, and is available in the following GRI-supported GIS data formats: 1.) a 10.1 file geodatabase (saan_environmental_geology.gdb), a 2.) Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) geopackage, and 3.) 2.2 KMZ/KML file for use in Google Earth, however, this format version of the map is limited in data layers presented and in access to GRI ancillary table information. The file geodatabase format is supported with a 1.) ArcGIS Pro map file (.mapx) file (saan_environmental_geology.mapx) and individual Pro layer (.lyrx) files (for each GIS data layer), as well as with a 2.) 10.1 ArcMap (.mxd) map document (saan_environmental_geology.mxd) and individual 10.1 layer (.lyr) files (for each GIS data layer). The OGC geopackage is supported with a QGIS project (.qgz) file. Upon request, the GIS data is also available in ESRI 10.1 shapefile format. Contact Stephanie O'Meara (see contact information below) to acquire the GIS data in these GIS data formats. In addition to the GIS data and supporting GIS files, three additional files comprise a GRI digital geologic-GIS dataset or map: 1.) A GIS readme file (saan_geology_gis_readme.pdf), 2.) the GRI ancillary map information document (.pdf) file (saan_geology.pdf) which contains geologic unit descriptions, as well as other ancillary map information and graphics from the source map(s) used by the GRI in the production of the GRI digital geologic-GIS data for the park, and 3.) a user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata (saan_environmental_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Please read the saan_geology_gis_readme.pdf for information pertaining to the proper extraction of the GIS data and other map files. Google Earth software is available for free at: https://www.google.com/earth/versions/. QGIS software is available for free at: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/. Users are encouraged to only use the Google Earth data for basic visualization, and to use the GIS data for any type of data analysis or investigation. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Division funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geologic-resources-inventory-products.htm. For more information about the Geologic Resources Inventory Program visit the GRI webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri,htm. At the bottom of that webpage is a "Contact Us" link if you need additional information. You may also directly contact the program coordinator, Jason Kenworthy (jason_kenworthy@nps.gov). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRI digital dataset were provided by the following: Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin. Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRI product are listed in the Source Citation section(s) of this metadata record (saan_environmental_geology_metadata.txt or saan_environmental_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Users of this data are cautioned about the locational accuracy of features within this dataset. Based on the source map scale of 1:24,000 and United States National Map Accuracy Standards features are within (horizontally) 12.2 meters or 40 feet of their actual location as presented by this dataset. Users of this data should thus not assume the location of features is exactly where they are portrayed in Google Earth, ArcGIS, QGIS or other software used to display this dataset. All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.3. (available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/gri-geodatabase-model.htm). Purpose:

The TIGER/Line Files are shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) that are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line File is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. The primary legal divisions of most States are termed counties. In Louisiana, these divisions are known as parishes. In Alaska, which has no counties, the equivalent entities are the organized boroughs, city and boroughs, and municipalities, and for the unorganized area, census areas. The latter are delineated cooperatively for statistical purposes by the State of Alaska and the Census Bureau. In four States (Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia), there are one or more incorporated places that are independent of any county organization and thus constitute primary divisions of their States. These incorporated places are known as independent cities and are treated as equivalent entities for purposes of data presentation. The District of Columbia and Guam have no primary divisions, and each area is considered an equivalent entity for purposes of data presentation. The Census Bureau treats the following entities as equivalents of counties for purposes of data presentation: Municipios in Puerto Rico, Districts and Islands in American Samoa, Municipalities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The entire area of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas is covered by counties or equivalent entities. The 2010 Census boundaries for counties and equivalent entities are as of January 1, 2010, primarily as reported through the Census Bureau's Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS).

Presentation for AWRA Geospatial Technologies Conference May 10, 2022 https://www.awra.org/Members/Events_and_Education/Events/2022_GIS_Conference/2022_GIS_Conference.aspx

HydroShare is a web-based repository and hydrologic information system operated by the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) for users to share, collaborate around, and publish data, models, scripts, and applications associated with water related research. It serves as a repository for data and models to meet Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) open data mandates. Beyond content storage, the HydroShare repository also links with connected computational systems providing immediate value to users through the ability to reduce the needs for software installation and configuration and to document workflows, enhancing reproducibility. These approaches have facilitated considerable sharing and publication of data associated with research in HydroShare, enabling its re-use and the integration of data from multiple users to support broader synthesis studies. Data types supported include multidimensional netCDF, time series, geographic rasters and features. For some of these, standard data services, such as OpenDAP services for netCDF or Open Geospatial Consortium web services for geographic data types are automatically established when data is made public, improving machine readability and system interoperability. This presentation will describe geospatial data in HydroShare focusing on the geospatial feature and raster aggregations used to hold geospatial data and the functionality developed to automatically harvest metadata from these data types, simplifying the process of metadata creation for users. We will also describe how geospatial data services established for public resources holding geospatial data in HydroShare enable the data to be accessed by third party web applications adding to the functionality supported by HydroShare as a content storage element within a software ecosystem of interoperating systems.

Metal Earth Geospatial Analysis & 3D Modelling presented by Leonardo Feltrin, Laurentian University at the Metal Earth partner advisory meeting October 2019.

Metadata record for the USFS's Rocky Mountain Region library of geospatial datasets; link to web-page in record. The datasets presented are derived from the USFS Land Status Records System(LSRS) and the USFS infrastructure database (Infra) and processed using ArcMap and Google Earth Pro. The datasets are presented in several formats: ESRI shapefiles SHP (zipped sets), clipped JPEG images JPEG 2000, clipped and oriented Imagine IMG images, visitor map image View (zoomable), Metadata (HTML format), and Virtual Globe KML files (KMZ format). The current version of Google Earth is recommended for proper function and display of KML datasets.

A GIS exercise presentation from the 2011 ACCOLEDS.

This National Geographic Style Map (World Edition) web map provides a reference map for the world that includes administrative boundaries, cities, protected areas, highways, roads, railways, water features, buildings, and landmarks, overlaid on shaded relief and a colorized physical ecosystems base for added context to conservation and biodiversity topics. Alignment of boundaries is a presentation of the feature provided by our data vendors and does not imply endorsement by Esri, National Geographic or any governing authority.This basemap, included in the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, uses the National Geographic Style vector tile layer and the National Geographic Style Base and World Hillshade raster tile layers.The vector tile layer in this web map is built using the same data sources used for other Esri Vector Basemaps. For details on data sources contributed by the GIS community, view the map of Community Maps Basemap Contributors. Esri Vector Basemaps are updated monthly.Use this MapThis map is designed to be used as a basemap for overlaying other layers of information or as a stand-alone reference map. You can add layers to this web map and save as your own map. If you like, you can add this web map to a custom basemap gallery for others in your organization to use in creating web maps. If you would like to add this map as a layer in other maps you are creating, you may use the tile layers referenced in this map.

The primary intent of this workshop is to provide practical training in using Statistics Canada geography files with the leading industry standard software: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.(ESRI) ArcGIS 9x. Participants will be introduced to the key features of ArcGIS 9x, as well as to geographic concepts and principles essential to understanding and working with geographic information systems (GIS) software. The workshop will review a range of geography and attribute files available from Statistics Canada, as well as some best practices for accessing this information. A brief overview of complementary data sets available from federal and provincial agencies will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to complete a practical exercise using ArcGIS9x. (Note: Data associated with this presentation is available on the DLI FTP site under folder 1873-221.)