Category: RS GIS Training Course
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How to Add Google Earth Imagery in QGIS (Satellite & Hybrid)
High-resolution background imagery is essential for creating professional maps. While QGIS comes with OpenStreetMap by default, most users prefer Google Earth Satellite imagery for its detail and clarity. Here is the quickest way to add it using XYZ Tiles (no plugins required). 1. The Magic URLs To stream Google Maps…
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How to Calculate NDWI & MNDWI in QGIS
If you are mapping water bodies, NDWI (Normalized Difference Water Index) and MNDWI (Modified NDWI) are the two most essential indices. While NDWI is great for general water detection, it often mistakes buildings for water. MNDWI fixes this by using Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) to suppress noise from built-up areas. 1.…
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How to Calculate NDVI in QGIS Using Landsat Data
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is the go-to metric for analyzing vegetation health. It uses the difference between Near-Infrared (NIR) and Red light to quantify greenery. If you are using Landsat data in QGIS, here is the fastest way to calculate it. The Formula The general formula for NDVI is:…
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One-Week Google Earth Engine (GEE)Bootcamp for Non-Coding Learners
SimplyGIS is thrilled to announce an intensive, one-week online bootcamp designed to take you from a beginner to a confident GEE user. Over seven days, participants will gain hands-on experience with Google Earth Engine — a cloud-based geospatial analysis platform widely used for environmental monitoring, land use mapping, and disaster assessment. This…