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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!

Using LLMs To Research Remote Sensing Software: Helpful, but Incomplete

5/26/2025

Whether you’re new to remote sensing or a seasoned expert, there is no doubt that large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini can be incredibly useful in many aspects of research. From exploring the electromagnetic spectrum to creating object detection models using the latest deep learning... Read More >

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 >

New ENVI Deep Learning Object Detection Tool Reduces Labeling and Training Time

2/22/2022

The newest release of ENVI® Deep Learning can drastically reduce labeling and training time. If your features of interest are objects rather than landcover, the new object detection tool in ENVI Deep Learning 1.2 provides the ability to create object detection models alongside the existing pixel segmentation. Object labeling is... Read More >