geospatial
adjective
geo·spa·tial
ˌjē-ō-ˈspā-shəl 
: consisting of, derived from, or relating to data that is directly linked to specific geographical locations
If the data set consists of geographical information, it is called spatial (or geospatial) mining.—
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Paul McFedriesThis investigation uses … geospatial approaches to examine how changing neighborhood conditions after Hurricane Katrina affected the probability of the presence of unattended pools.—Imelda K. Moise et al.
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Integrating satellite imagery, building records and geospatial data, Zesty.ai delivers precise insights into the vulnerabilities of homes and commercial structures.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Poland is also closely studying the use of AI on Ukrainian battlefields, including geospatial intelligence solutions, unmanned systems, and cyber warfare, seeking to draw lessons to safeguard its security and counter Russian hybrid attacks.
—Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The geospatial intelligence group also posted about the Ukrainian strike on X, formerly known as , and included a video of the strike.
—Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
The tool is part of NASA’s Transform to Open Science initiative, which aims to share NASA’s geospatial data with a wider audience.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Poland is also closely studying the use of AI on Ukrainian battlefields, including geospatial intelligence solutions, unmanned systems, and cyber warfare, seeking to draw lessons to safeguard its security and counter Russian hybrid attacks.
—Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The geospatial intelligence group also posted about the Ukrainian strike on X, formerly known as , and included a video of the strike.
—Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
The tool is part of NASA’s Transform to Open Science initiative, which aims to share NASA’s geospatial data with a wider audience.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Geospatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geospatial. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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