The new 1.5 release of the ArcGIS API for Python finally allows users to read spatial data as pandas DataFrame objects. As a result, manipulating geometric and attribute information of spatial data has become a lot easier. Although previous versions of Esri’s ArcGIS...
ArcGIS Pro only loads a limited number of symbology styles which may not allow you to create the cartographically pleasing maps you wish. Have no fear. You can add more styles to ArcGIS Pro to increase your symbology selection. https://youtu.be/iBfmcbsZg2A Upcoming...
My new book, Data Visualization and Exploration with R, is scheduled for publication on September 20th, 2018. Our newest class, Introduction to R for Data Visualization (Charts, Graphs, and Maps), is also based on this book. You can pre-order a digital version of the...
Esri recently released a new visualization style and supporting basemap for ArcGIS Pro that you're going to want to check out. The new Firefly style and supporting basemap can be used to create really attractive thematic visualizations. In this article I'll show you...
This video from Tripp Corbin compares the two Esri desktop GIS applications. https://youtu.be/4_OOOQbLZDU Upcoming ArcGIS Pro classes: Learning ArcGIS Pro 1: Maps and Projects Learning ArcGIS Pro 2: Editing, Analysis, and Automation Learning ArcGIS Pro...
The 2017 wildfire season shattered records and cost the U.S. Forest Service an unprecedented $2 billion. From the Oregon wildfires to late season fires in Montana, and the highly unusual timing of the California fires in December, it was a busy year in the Western...
ArcGIS Pro 2.2 is a major release full of exciting new features. If you haven't already begun migrating from ArcGIS Desktop to ArcGIS Pro now is certainly a great time to get started. ArcGIS Pro 2.2 is Esri's 64-bit flagship desktop product. Here are some of the...
Microsoft has announced the availability of approximately 125 million building footprint polygon geometries in all 50 US States in an open source GeoJSON format. Using a two step process centered around the use of artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, and...
The ggmap package enables the visualization of spatial data and spatial statistics in a map format using the layered approach of ggplot2. This package also includes basemaps that give your visualizations context including Google Maps, Open Street Map, Stamen Maps, and...
Using the Federal Wildland Fire Occurrence Database along with current wildfire activity information provided by Inciweb and drought information provided by the University of Nebraska, Geospatial Training Services has developed an interactive web application for...