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Understanding Resolution in GIS: More Than Just Pixels
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Understanding Resolution in GIS: More Than Just Pixels

Foundations: How Resolution Shapes Geographic Analysis

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Feb 27, 2025
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When I first learned about resolution in GIS, I assumed it only applied to raster data—after all, resolution is often explained in terms of pixel size in satellite imagery or digital elevation models (DEMs). However, as I worked more with geospatial data, I realized that resolution is a much broader concept that affects both raster and vector data in di…

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