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Shapefile
The Shapefile format is a widely used vector format for geographic data, introduced by Esri in the 1990s. A "shapefile" is in practice a set of files: at minimum .shp (geometry), .shx (index), and .dbf (attributes).…
Read full explanationSoftware
Software in general means computer programs and applications. In this GIS lexicon "software" refers to programs that work with information, including but not limited to geo.
Read full explanationSpatial Analysis
Spatial analysis applies geographic methods to data to find patterns, relationships, and answers to location questions. Core operations: buffer, overlay, intersect, proximity, network analysis, hotspot, and…
Read full explanationSpatial Data
Spatial data is information where location and shape are essential: where something lies, how large it is, how it relates to other objects. Vector data and raster data are the two main forms.
Read full explanationStreet View
Street imagery (street view) consists of ground-level photos along roads and paths, often as 360° panoramas. You see facades, pavements, posts, signs, and small objects as if standing on site — detail orthophotos and…
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