Posted on May 17, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Mapping Constant Latitude Curves Using the Gnomonic Projection
Hiking & ActivitiesMapping Constant Latitude Curves Using the Gnomonic Projection: A Human Touch Okay, so you’re looking at a map. But not just any map – a gnomonic projection. Sounds fancy, right? Well, it’s actually pretty old school, dating back to Thales of Miletus way back when. What makes it special? It’s all about straight lines. Specifically,
Posted on May 13, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
GeoCarta: Advanced Software for Precise Earth Mapping and Visualization
Hiking & ActivitiesGeoCarta: Mapping the Earth Like Never Before Let’s face it: we live in a world obsessed with data. And when it comes to understanding our planet, the ability to map and visualize it accurately is absolutely crucial. That’s where GeoCarta comes in. This isn’t just another mapping tool; it’s a seriously advanced piece of software
Posted on May 6, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Decoding Precipitation Values in CORDEX MPI-ESM RCP Data: Unraveling the Confusion
Hiking & ActivitiesUnderstanding Precipitation Values in CORDEX MPI-ESM RCP Data 1. Introduction Precipitation data play an important role in climate research and various applications in the field of earth sciences and geographic information systems (GIS). However, when working with climate models and datasets, it is not uncommon to encounter confusion and challenges in interpreting precipitation values. In
Posted on May 5, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
GIS-Based Approaches for Estimating Potential Evapotranspiration in Non-Agricultural Land Use: A Comprehensive Review
Hiking & ActivitiesGetting Started Estimation of potential evapotranspiration (PET) is a critical aspect of understanding the water cycle and hydrological processes in non-agricultural land use classes. PET represents the maximum amount of water that could be evaporated and transpired by vegetation under ideal conditions. Accurate estimation of PET is essential for various GIS and earth science applications,
Posted on April 30, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Mapping the Tropic Belt: Quantifying the Distance Between Earth’s Tropics Using GIS
Hiking & ActivitiesUnderstanding the distance between the tropics: A Geographical Perspective The Earth’s geography is characterized by a variety of climatic zones that play a crucial role in shaping the planet’s weather patterns, ecosystems, and human habitation. One such important region is the tropics, which lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. In
Posted on April 29, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Unveiling Earth’s Veil: Captivating Global Cloud Cover Animations for Earth Science and GIS Enthusiasts
Hiking & ActivitiesExploring Global Cloud Cover: The Power of GIS and Earth Science Cloud cover plays a critical role in our planet’s climate system, influencing temperature patterns, precipitation, and atmospheric dynamics. Understanding and monitoring global cloud cover is essential for meteorologists, climatologists, and researchers studying the Earth’s climate. In the digital age, the availability of advanced technologies