Frequently Asked Questions

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What is 'LiDAR'?

LiDAR, is an acronym for Light Detection and Ranging. It uses light in the form of a laser to measure variable distances to the Earth....

What is GIS and is it the same as Geospatial data?

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer system and/or software built to manage and display all kinds of spatial or...

What is the difference between Aerial Imagery and Satellite Imagery?

Satellite images (also Earth observation imagery, spaceborne photography, or simply satellite photo) are images of Earth collected by...

Are Getmapping Aerial imagery and Google the same?

Online web environments like Google Maps and Google Earth provide a great way to view existing geospatial data. For general public use,...

What is Geospatial Data?

Geospatial (or 'spatial') data refers to any data containing information about a specific location on the Earth’s surface. Where we...