Spatial Analysis Archives - Azavea - Beyond Dots on a Map

Using ArcMap, R, and Adobe Illustrator to Create Data Driven Infographics

By Dan Ford on October 16th, 2018

Learn to create a series of data-driven infographics in the context of a project that evaluates bus performance in each Philadelphia City Council District.

Close-up of Analysis of eviction orders in New Orleans

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How Evictions Correspond to Past Divestment in New Orleans

By Gabrielle Beaudry on October 15th, 2018

We worked with Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative as part of the 2018 Summer of Maps program to analyze evictions data in New Orleans.

Map tiles of of Porcupine Caribou Herd Calving Areas over several years

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Digitizing Maps Using Remote Sensing Techniques in ArcMap and R

By Xiao Wu on October 12th, 2018

Learn how to use image processing and remote sensing techniques in R and ArcGIS to digitize spatial data from image or PDF files.

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Preparing Data for MaxEnt Species Distribution Modeling Using R

By Dale Watt on October 9th, 2018

How to use R to turn disparate environmental data into clean, usable raster data that can be fed into a MaxEnt species distribution model.

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Evaluating Machine Learning Models in R: Predicting Marine Debris

By Xiao Wu on October 8th, 2018

Evaluating machine learning models in R with a focus on how to handle biased and imperfect data, specifically volunteer collected marine debris data.

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Summer of Maps Fellows Complete Data Analysis Projects for 6 Nonprofits

By Dan Ford on September 25th, 2018

Summer fellows completed projects for nonprofits, helping the organizations answer questions related to environmental, public health, and political issues.