How to create least-cost path between two polygons with GRASS?
Hiking & ActivitiesDitching the Detours: Finding the Easiest Route Between Areas with GRASS GIS Ever wondered how to find the absolute easiest way to get from point A to point B across a complicated landscape? I’m not talking about Google Maps here. I mean truly understanding the path of least resistance, whether you’re planning a road, figuring
Calculating Topographic Exposure with ArcGIS Raster Calculator?
Hiking & ActivitiesDecoding the Landscape: Calculating Topographic Exposure with ArcGIS Raster Calculator Ever wonder why certain spots feel more exposed to the elements than others? It’s all about topographic exposure, or TOPEX as some folks call it. Think of it as a measure of how sheltered a location is, based on the lay of the land around
How to add point features from longitude and latitude coordinates on QGIS
Hiking & ActivitiesPlotting Points Like a Pro: Adding Coordinates in QGIS Okay, so you’ve got some data with longitude and latitude coordinates, and you want to see it come alive on a map in QGIS. Awesome! QGIS is a fantastic, free tool that lets you do all sorts of cool things with spatial data. And trust me,
QGIS reference system problem
Hiking & ActivitiesUntangling the QGIS Coordinate System Conundrum: A Friendly Guide Ever wrestled with layers that just won’t line up in QGIS? You’re not alone! Coordinate Reference System (CRS) issues are a classic headache for anyone using this awesome, open-source GIS software. It’s like trying to fit puzzle pieces from different sets – super frustrating when your
Can QGIS open KMZ files?
Hiking & ActivitiesSo, Can QGIS Open KMZ Files? Let’s Get Real. QGIS, that powerhouse of a free and open-source GIS software, can handle a ton of different geospatial data formats. But one question I hear all the time, especially from folks making the jump from Google Earth, is: “Can QGIS actually open KMZ files?” The short answer?
Getting surrounding pixel coordinates from ee.Geometry.Point
Hiking & ActivitiesDecoding Pixel Neighborhoods: Getting Cozy with Surrounding Pixels in Google Earth Engine Google Earth Engine (GEE) is seriously cool. Think of it as this giant brain in the cloud packed with satellite images and tools – basically, a remote sensing playground. Now, say you’ve got a specific spot on the map – maybe it’s your