In Part 1 of this series, we used satellite imagery to understand the impact of recent droughts on crop growth in the Canadian province of Alberta. In Part 2, we continue and extend our previous analysis, taking a more detailed view of specific areas in the province. But first it is worth mentioning why I’m …
2023 has been a landmark year for extreme weather around the world. Globally, there’s been deadly tropical cyclones and hurricanes, devastating floods, deadly cold snaps, record breaking ocean heat, and more. Here in Canada, a combination of severe heat waves and scarce precipitation have led to the worst wildfire season on record. Over 18.5 million …
STAC Sprint #8 took place last week at Element 84’s office in Philadelphia. This sprint focused on identifying and rectifying some STAC edge case issues, creating tutorials and educational materials, driving STAC and STAC API extensions to updated versions, and a healthy discussion about using vector data in the STAC ecosystem. Bands RFC Matthias Mohr …
Another international Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) event has come and gone. Thanks to OSGeo and the local organizing committee for organizing an event that brought many like-minded people to such a beautiful country. The conversations ranged from fundamental geospatial concepts like projection math to applied use cases like conflict mapping. Sparkgeo …
We made this video three years ago, and it is still true today. This message describes the central purpose of Sparkgeo; we use geospatial technology to do new things and new techniques to advance the geospatial practice. Knowing that geospatial changes everything allows us to help modernize traditional geospatial institutions and help startups build cutting-edge …
I recently had the opportunity to attend two enlightening conferences: N51 and ARD. Both revolved around the complex and diverse realm of geospatial data. While each had its unique perspective, they shared a central theme: the potential and importance of geospatial data and time.
Using geospatial data, the Sparkgeo team showcases with high confidence the linkage between wildfires and increased water hazards.
We’re going to talk about a DuckDB-Wasm web mapping experiment with Parquet. But first we need some context! Common Patterns Every application is different, and most architectures are unique in some way, but we sometimes see common patterns repeated. The diagram below shows a common pattern in web mapping. Figure 1: A common high-level architecture …
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At Sparkgeo we don’t just make maps. We address a range of geospatial challenges and pursue the most appropriate solutions with an open and independent mindset. Those solutions sometimes produce pixels. Those pixels are often served over a network. We’re always striving to improve how we develop, test, and support our solutions. As part of …
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Do you know what your users’ needs or challenges are? Effective user experience (UX) design is a core element that can make or break a product’s success. At Sparkgeo the design team understands the significance of UX in creating solutions that not only meet but exceed user expectations. This post is the first in a …
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In a world where geospatial technology continues to evolve, we try to place ourselves at the intersection of innovation and inclusivity. We often imagine a map as a visual guide, but there are opportunities to make this information more accessible to everyone, including those with visual impairments. Today, we explore the concept of map-to-speech technology, …
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Sparkgeo’s UK team are really excited to be kicking off a UK Space Agency funded project today, developing a Methane Emissions Alerts service using Earth Observation data. Methane is at least 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas, but compared to CO2, it breaks down in the atmosphere around twelve years rather than …
