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NV5 Geospatial Blog

Each month, NV5 Geospatial posts new blog content across a variety of categories. Browse our latest posts below to learn about important geospatial information or use the search bar to find a specific topic or author. Stay informed of the latest blog posts, events, and technologies by joining our email list!



Rapid Wildfire Mapping in Los Angeles County

Rapid Wildfire Mapping in Los Angeles County

1/14/2025

On January 8, WorldView-3 shortwave infrared (SWIR) imagery captured the ongoing devastation of the wildfires in Los Angeles County. The data revealed the extent of the burned areas at the time of the capture, offering critical insights for rapid response and recovery. To analyze the affected region, we utilized a random forest... Read More >

Supporting Disaster Response in LA: How Geospatial Insights Aid Disaster Response and Recovery

Supporting Disaster Response in LA: How Geospatial Insights Aid Disaster Response and Recovery

1/10/2025

In the face of unprecedented crises, the strength of a community lies in its ability to come together, adapt, and rebuild. As Los Angeles grapples with the devastating impact of the ongoing wildfires and the heightened risk of flash flooding and landslides, geospatial data and analytics are not just tools, they are lifelines. Geospatial... Read More >

Transform Your Geospatial Strategy With Geo Sessions

Transform Your Geospatial Strategy With Geo Sessions

1/6/2025

  Geo Sessions concluded a few months ago, but the knowledge it offers is timeless. With on-demand access, you can learn transformative insights and cutting-edge strategies about applications of geospatial data and analysis at your own pace. What follows are some of the areas covered that you won’t want to miss. These... Read More >

How IDL® Powers Applied Science: A Spotlight on Cloud-Free Line-of-Sight Analysis

How IDL® Powers Applied Science: A Spotlight on Cloud-Free Line-of-Sight Analysis

12/28/2024

This blog, written by Ray Hobbs, is part of a series showcasing our IDL Fellows. The IDL Fellows program is our way of supporting passionate retired IDL users who want to continue their work with IDL. There is continual innovation behind IDL, and this program is one of the many ways we hear about new uses of the product. If you are retired... Read More >

Advanced GEOINT Series Blog 1 : Easily Detect and Monitor Features of Interest in Near Real-Time

Advanced GEOINT Series Blog 1 : Easily Detect and Monitor Features of Interest in Near Real-Time

12/6/2024

Problem | Complex Data, Time-Critical Decisions Quickly identifying and monitoring features of interest in imagery is vital for efficient geospatial intelligence. It’s also imperative for operational decision-making in near real-time scenarios. Traditional workflows are labor-intensive, prone to bottlenecks, and often require... Read More >

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