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Acquiring Raster Data using Imagery Databases

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Hard copies of maps, air photos, and other hardcopy images scanned at a high resolution are often georeferenced to provide useful context for other data layers in a GIS. Details of these raster background layers can also be digitized into separate vector layers for further analysis.

Objectives

  • Learn how to download pre-scanned maps from public and academic websites
  • Learn how to acquire historic satellite imagery
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Type Module
Level Foundation
Length 30 minutes
Earnable Badge: Completion of Acquiring Raster Data using Imagery Databases Completion of Acquiring Raster Data using Imagery Databases
Topics map
data processing
data connector
Community: Spatial Turn

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