Relating to or involving the geographic location and spatial characteristics of data or phenomena. Pertaining to the analysis of geographic information and spatial relationships.
Compound of Greek 'geo' meaning earth and Latin 'spatialis' meaning relating to space. Coined in the mid-20th century as Geographic Information Systems developed, combining geographical and spatial analysis concepts.
Geospatial technology powers everything from your GPS navigation to climate change research and urban planning. The field exploded with satellite technology - we can now map deforestation in real-time or track wildlife migration patterns with unprecedented precision.
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