Ex 2 - Land Cover

Basic GIS & Remote Sensing Terms Referenced in this Tutorial

• Map Creation: Utilizing libraries to create a map object for visualization and analysis.

• Feature Collection: A dataset containing geographic features, often used for spatial analysis.

• Filtering: The process of selecting specific features or data based on defined criteria.

• Clipping: Restricting the extent of geospatial data to a particular geographic area of interest.

• Image: A representation of spatial data, commonly used in remote sensing applications.

• Band Selection: Choosing specific spectral bands or attributes from a multispectral or hyperspectral image.

• Tile Layer: A visual representation of geospatial data, typically used for web mapping.

• Split Map: A visualization technique to compare two different datasets or images side by side.

• Centering: Adjusting the map view to focus on a particular geographic location or feature.

• Legend: A graphical representation explaining the symbols or colors used in a map to represent different features or classes.

• National Land Cover Database (NLCD): A dataset providing information about land cover and land use across the United States.