This image of South Qatar shows how the ebb and flow of the tide can create some unusual formations. Here, water and sand conjure up the shape and color of a tree as the tide swirls into the Persian Gulf. Qatar, an Arab Emirate in the Middle East, is one of the region’s wealthiest states… Continue reading Satellite image of Khor al Adaid, South Qatar
"The greatest wealth is health" isn't it so true? Environmental health The science of preventing diseases, prolonging human life and promoting human health through an organized effort is called public health. Environmental health is a branch of public health. When we talk about the impact of environment on human health we are considering both natural… Continue reading Environmental Health and Geospatial Technology
A series of devastating floods in China during July-November 1931 was one of the most lethal natural disaster of 20th century. Estimates of the total death toll range between 1,000,000–4,000,000. The Great Peruvian earthquake occurred on 31 May 1970 off the coast of Peru in the Pacific Ocean is among the most catastrophic natural disaster.… Continue reading Geospatial Data For Disaster Management
Some hard to believe facts about earth's water- 97 % – Found in oceans 2% – In frozen form (glaciers and ice caps) Less than 1% – fresh water and a tiny fraction of water exists as water vapour in our atmosphere Main Issues With Oceans A)Over Fishing Commercial fishing is among the biggest trades… Continue reading Geospatial Data for Ocean Ecosystem
Most Recent Trends in Geospatial Market'Change is the only constant – though an old adage, is quite relevant in the present context.' Geospatial Technology This is commonly known as geomatics and refers to the technology used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of features or phenomena that occur on the earth. It is synonymous with Spatial… Continue reading Most Recent Trends in Geospatial Market
The ‘smart’ revolution. We are living in a generation where most common and important word is ‘smart’. From smart people to smart phones and from smart maps to smart cities everything is getting smarter. Geospatial technology is progressing by leaps and bounds towards this smartness. The technology itself is getting smarter and contributing in other… Continue reading Planimetric Mapping
“Declare the past, diagnose the present, foretell the future.” Hippocrates. As a provider and user of an advance technology of modern day we are proud to be a part of past, present and future of medical science. Technology That Is Touching Lives You must heard this line at some point of time in your life… Continue reading Medical Science and Geospatial Technology
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today. – Chinese proverb" About 90% of wildfires in the United States are started by humans. More than 100,000 wildfires clear 4-5 million acres of land in the U.S. every year. Importance of Forest Ecosystem … Continue reading Remote Sensing in Wildfire Management
A recent UN report reveals the unprecedented decline in global biodiversity. About one million of the planet's eight million species are threatened with extinction by humans. IPBES Report Said: Main Drivers of Species Loss: Shrinking habitat Exploitation of natural resources Climate change and pollution A comparison: Human Awareness and Technology in Action This is… Continue reading Endangered Species And Technology At Rescue
"Tree makes one million matchsticks, but one match-stick can burn one million trees" Shifting Cultivation This is a system of farming where a piece of land is cleared followed by several years of wood harvesting or farming until the soil loses fertility. Once the land becomes inadequate for crop production, it is left to be… Continue reading Shifting Cultivation and Geospatial Technology
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