Solid Earth Science
Geospatial is a force multiplier for the science of Earth's surface and interior
The earth beneath our feet
New capabilities in ArcGIS Pro enable geologists and geophysicists to view and slice seismic reflection profiles and associated geological cross-sections for a better understanding of the subsurface. (Data: Dutch Geological Survey, Visualisation: Nathan Shephard)
Ecological Land Units
Ecological Land Units are a massive biophysical stratification of terrestrial Earth at an unprecedented resolution of 250 m. The result is a first-ever global map of distinct physical environments and their associated land cover, all in support of planning, management and ecosystem services assessment.
Experience the ELU apps
Try applications that make use of Ecological Land Units for exploration and analysis.
View maps and appsStemming the decline in Britain’s biodiversity
One of the largest landowners in the UK, the National Trust is now playing a vital role in helping to stem the decline in Britain’s biodiversity
Read their storyResearch article via Wiley Online Library
Read the article "Modeling global Hammond landform regions from 250‐m elevation data."
Read the articleResearch article via BioOne
Read the article "A New High-Resolution Map of World Mountains and an Online Tool for Visualising and Comparing Characterisations of Global Mountain Distributions."
Read the articleNASA Earth Science Technology Office
This office fosters and supports experiments and prototypes with multidimensional solid earth science datasets, often in collaboration with Esri.
British Geological Survey
Geologists across the UK are using GIS to study current landscapes, uncover the history of ice-age floods and manage mineral resources. The British Geological Survey (BGS) has over 400 datasets that include environmental monitoring data, digital databases, physical collections (borehole core, rocks, minerals and fossils), records and archives.
Intelligent Water Systems
Ensuring access to a clean, reliable water source is critical. Use ArcGIS software to understand impacts to the natural system, and preserve water quantity and quality. Strong mapping and analytics combined with easy-to-use apps allow you to see how today's actions affect tomorrow's water system.
Polar Geospatial Centre
The Arctic and Antarctic are both leading indicators of climate change. Shifts that will eventually affect the entire planet are among the most readily visible there, and understanding these shifts is crucial. Esri partners with the University of Minnesota Polar Geospatial Centre to share rich elevation models with the government and scientific communities.
Blog posts: Climate and data science
Don't miss these detailed, informative, and insightful blog posts from Kevin Butler, writing on the intersection of climatology with spatiotemporal analytics and machine learning.
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