Luís de Sousa: Discrete Global Grid Systems
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Ed interviews Luís de Sousa about Discrete Global Grid Systems (DGGS), a transformative technology in the field of GIS. Luis explains the concept of DGGS, its historical context, and its significance in providing a more regular and usable partition of the Earth's surface compared to traditional latitude and longitude systems. The conversation covers the evolution of DGGS, its applications in various fields, particularly in environmental monitoring and data science, and the challenges faced by existing systems like H3. Luis emphasises the importance of community involvement in developing DGGS standards and tools. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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