GeoSpatial

The geospatial industry encompasses a wide range of fields that involve the collection, analysis, and visualization of geographic information. It includes the use of technologies such as remote sensing, GPS, GIS, and other spatial analysis tools to create maps, models, and visualizations of geospatial data.

Some of the key industries that rely on geospatial information include:

• Agriculture: Farmers and agricultural organizations use geospatial data to make informed decisions about crop selection, land use, and irrigation management.

• Environmental Management: Geospatial information is used to monitor and manage natural resources such as forests, oceans, and wildlife habitats.

•  Infrastructure and Construction: The geospatial industry is used to plan and construct transportation networks, utility systems, and other critical infrastructure.

•  Military and Defense: Military and defense organizations use geospatial data to plan and execute military operations, as well as to monitor and track enemy movements.

•  Public Health: Geospatial information is used to map disease outbreaks, monitor environmental hazards, and plan public health interventions.

•  Urban Planning: City planners use geospatial data to make decisions about zoning, transportation, and land use, as well as to monitor the impacts of urban development on the environment.

GOOS observatory helps the Open source software in Geo Spatial ecosystem to be  analyzed and incubated to provide extended support . 

1. QGIS - A free and open source GIS software that provides powerful tools for data visualization, analysis, and management.

• 2. GeoServer - An open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data over the internet using open standards.

• 3. PostGIS - A spatial database extender for PostgreSQL that allows users to store and manage geospatial data.

• 4. OpenLayers - A free and open source JavaScript library for building interactive maps and geospatial applications

5. GRASS GIS - A free and open source GIS software that provides tools for spatial analysis, image processing, and visualization.

• 6. MapServer - An open source development environment for building and deploying web mapping applications.

• 7. GeoDjango - A web framework for developing geospatial applications using the Django framework.

• 8. GDAL - A powerful open source library for translating and processing geospatial data formats.

• 9. PySAL - A library of open source tools for spatial analysis and modeling using Python.

• 10. WhiteboxTools - A free and open source GIS software for geospatial analysis and data visualization