Civil Engineering Consultant – Stormwater Management, Grading & Drainage
For civil engineers and other design professionals, contours are a significant part of our working life. This is because contours are very useful when attempting to visualize drainage patterns across the landscape. Unfortunately, contour data (and especially high-quality contour data) can be difficult to find. Some cities and counties provide contour data on their GIS … Read more
In 2020, I decided to open an Etsy shop selling some of my digital art, specifically hydrological maps. Over the last couple of years, this hobby has grown into a part-time business that has become a solid source of extra cash. Building my little business has taken a lot of work. In addition to learning … Read more
ArcGIS and QGIS are Geographic Information System (GIS) software programs developed to store, manage, and display geospatial data. GIS software allows you to perform analyses and generate maps. For many water resources professionals, GIS is a significant part of their professional lives. In the United States, most water resources professionals use the Environmental Systems Research … Read more
If you are hoping to take your ArcGIS skills to the next level, learning how to use ArcPy and write Python scripts is a good start. Using Python Scripts to perform complex geoprocessing analyses is more efficient. In the event that something changes or you need to fix something, a script allows you to repeat … Read more
Geographic Information System (GIS) software helps people visualize geospatial information. Although making maps is a big part of GIS, software such as ArcGIS and QGIS is capable of so much more. For example, users can use GIS for hydraulic modeling, perform statistical analyses, and crime analysis. In addition to the numerous applications, GIS is an … Read more