We need to build a set of maps that show overlays of several geographic information systems’ data sets. Have you seen any good open source GIS packages that we can start with before investing in ...

Open-source GIS software has entered a new phase of maturity. What once served primarily as a budget-friendly substitute for proprietary systems now stands as a serious technological contender in its ...

Many people in the geospatial world have heard that GIS has deep roots in Canada—though “many” is not the same as “everyone.” A surprising number still credit proprietary software vendors with ...

Version 6.0 of GRASS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System) was released on Thursday, its Italian-led development team announced. First developed in 1982 and under continuous revision by ...

Area-wide insect pest control programmes rely on updated geospatial data for efficiently conducting and evaluating baseline data surveys and progress monitoring. Soft- and hardware available as ...

A geographic information system (GIS) combines software and digital geographic data to generate maps, tables, and interactive analyses of spatial information. Princeton uses GIS to manage resources, ...