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  • By Patrick SapinskiPublished On: April 11th, 2022

    Equator Studios Discord Mapping Community

    Equator Discord Mapping Community Join us on Discord! Our community of GIS professionals is excited to meet you: whether you'd like to

  • By Rebecca SwabeyPublished On: March 23rd, 2023

    Equator Secures SDTC Funding

    Boosting Sustainable Infrastructure Design Efficiency: Equator Secures SDTC Funding Example of a sustainable infrastructure project (Bioswale SWM Installation)

  • drone LiDAR vs Photogrammetry
    By LindsayPublished On: March 14th, 2023

    LiDAR vs. Photogrammetry

    Drone LiDAR vs. Photogrammetry Which one is better? The answer to that depends on a few different factors - what is your project, what is

  • import point cloud into QGIS, import LAZ into QGIS
    By LindsayPublished On: March 8th, 2023

    How to Import a Point Cloud into QGIS

    How to Import a LiDAR Point Cloud (.LAZ) into QGIS QGIS version 3.25 (released in 2021) and subsequent versions has a feature that allows

  • Convert LAZ to LAS thumbnail
    By LindsayPublished On: March 6th, 2023

    How to Convert LAZ to LAS

    How to Convert LAZ Files to LAS Files Definitions Source LAZ File Convert LAZ to LAS Definitions Point Cloud

  • LiDAR Myths
    By LindsayPublished On: March 1st, 2023

    LiDAR Myths

    LiDAR Myths Exposed Six Common Myths and Misconceptions about LiDAR Collection and Data Explained Myth 1: More points are always better

  • Absolute Accuracy of USGS Datasets
    By LindsayPublished On: January 17th, 2023

    Discover the HIDDEN Accuracy of Your LiDAR Data

    Discover the HIDDEN Accuracy of Your LiDAR Data Mastering LiDAR Quality: A Quick Guide to Understanding Metadata and Accuracy It all starts with

  • GIS in Transportation
    By RJPublished On: January 16th, 2023

    GIS in Transportation: The Future is Here

    GIS for Transportation Introduction GIS, or geographic information systems, is a powerful tool that is increasingly being used in the transportation sector. GIS enables the

  • LiDAR Data Processing
    By RJPublished On: January 13th, 2023

    LiDAR Data Processing: The Game-Changing Technology That’s Transforming Industries

    LiDAR Data Processing Introduction LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing technology that uses lasers to measure distances and generate high-resolution 3D maps

  • The Importance of Land Surveying Accuracy
    By RJPublished On: January 12th, 2023

    The Importance of Land Surveying Accuracy: Why Every Inch Counts

    Land Surveying Accuracy Introduction Land surveying is a crucial field that involves the measurement and mapping of land and other physical features. Accurate land surveying

  • GIS - An Overview of Everything GIS
    By RJPublished On: January 11th, 2023

    GIS – An Overview of Everything GIS

    What software do I need to create a GIS? There are many different software options available for creating a GIS. Some

  • Everything You Need to Know about Drone Surveying
    By RJPublished On: January 10th, 2023

    Everything You Need to Know about Drone Surveying

    How to Perform a Drone Land Survey? A drone land survey involves using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone to

  • How to convert Lat Long to UTM
    By RJPublished On: January 9th, 2023

    How to convert Lat Long to UTM

    How to convert Lat Long to UTM? It is possible to convert geographic coordinates in latitude and longitude (lat/long) to Universal

  • VVA (Vegetated Vertical Accuracy) vs NVVA (Non-Vegetated Vertical Accuracy)
    By RJPublished On: January 6th, 2023

    VVA (Vegetated Vertical Accuracy) vs NVVA (Non-Vegetated Vertical Accuracy)

    What is Vegetated Vertical Accuracy (VVA)? Vegetated Vertical Accuracy (VVA) is a measure of the accuracy of a digital elevation model

  • Environmental Impact Assessments by Equator
    By RJPublished On: January 5th, 2023

    Environmental Impact Assessments: Your Guide to Responsible Development

    Environmental Impact Assessments EIAs: Your guide to responsible development Did you know that the concept of environmental impact assessments

  • What is NTRIP
    By RJPublished On: January 5th, 2023

    What is NTRIP?

    What is NTRIP? NTRIP (Network Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol) is a protocol for transmitting Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS

  • topographic survey equipment
    By LindsayPublished On: January 4th, 2023

    Equipment Required to Complete a Topographic Survey

    What Equipment is Required to Complete a Topographic Survey? A topographic survey involves collecting feature data for a plot of land, such as contours, elevations,

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