Definition of «geospatial»

The term geospatial refers to anything related to or associated with the earth's surface, including its physical features and human-made structures. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines such as cartography, remote sensing, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), surveying, photogrammetry, and many others that involve collecting, analyzing or managing spatial data about the earth's surface. Geospatial technologies are used in various fields including urban planning, agriculture, environmental management, disaster response, transportation, military operations, and many more to help make informed decisions based on geographic information.

Phrases with «geospatial»

Sentences with «geospatial»

AAAS is partnering with the Guatemalan Forensic Anthropology Foundation to increase the use of geospatial technologies for the documentation and analysis of exhumations. (aaas.org)
She is professor of statistics and former director of the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, where she led research and development for a national agro-environmental survey for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pursued research in geospatial data collection for land - based surveys, and developed statistical models for surveys aimed at assessing dietary intake and physical activity. (jbei.org)
GTP first focused primarily on using geospatial technologies in situations of conflict, such as the Eyes on Darfur project, where high - resolution satellite imagery was used to provide evidence of the destruction of villages and displacement of persons in Sudan. (aaas.org)
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