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Terrain features

Terrain features refers to the land surface and its many components.

Terrain data, such as information about elevation, slope, aspect (the orientation of the land), can play an integral part in many land change and management studies

These data are particularly useful in the form of digital elevation models (DEMs).

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2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

The Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) was proud to host the 2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting July 22-24, 2025. The annual research meeting is a special occasion to celebrate our accomplishments, explore ongoing projects, and foster collaboration for future endeavors. This year's gathering featured a broad range of presentations from our researchers and their...
2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

The Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) was proud to host the 2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting July 22-24, 2025. The annual research meeting is a special occasion to celebrate our accomplishments, explore ongoing projects, and foster collaboration for future endeavors. This year's gathering featured a broad range of presentations from our researchers and their...
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Terrain features

Terrain refers to the land surface and its many components. Terrain data, such as information about elevation, slope, aspect (the orientation of the land), can play an integral part in many land change and management studies. These data are particularly useful in the form of digital elevation models (DEMs).
Terrain features

Terrain features

Terrain refers to the land surface and its many components. Terrain data, such as information about elevation, slope, aspect (the orientation of the land), can play an integral part in many land change and management studies. These data are particularly useful in the form of digital elevation models (DEMs).
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