What Is a Spatial Join? Predicates, Types, and SQL

A spatial join matches rows from two tables by where their geometries sit. How spatial joins work, the predicates and join types, and how to write one in SQL.

What is Sentinel-2? Bands, Resolution, Data Access, Uses

Sentinel-2 is the Copernicus optical satellite mission that images Earth's land and coasts in 13 spectral bands at 10 to 60 m every five days. Its bands, resolution, products, free data access, and uses.

What is Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)? Bands, Data, Uses

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images the ground with microwaves, day or night, through cloud. How SAR works, its bands, products, and data sources.

What is Stochastic Modeling? Definition, Types, Examples

Stochastic modeling simulates thousands of possible outcomes from random variables. How it works, stochastic vs deterministic, and how cat models use it.

Raster vs. Vector Data: Differences, Formats, and Uses

Raster data is a grid of pixels. Vector data is points, lines, and polygons. How the two GIS data models differ, their formats, and how to combine them.

What is NDVI? Formula, Values, and Uses

NDVI, the normalized difference vegetation index, measures how green and dense vegetation is from red and near-infrared light. The formula, what the values mean, and how to calculate it.