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Analyze spatial data using GIS software
+Combine the 1840–1900 land-parcel shapefiles, the 1851 census point data, and the modern elevation layer, run…
Analyze spatial data using GIS software
+Combine the 1840–1900 land-parcel shapefiles, the 1851 census point data, and the modern elevation layer, run a spatial join to attribute parcel ownership changes, calculate centroid movement per owner, and produce a cleaned geodatabase and a short methods note for the team by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workQGISweb
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Interpret datasets to identify patterns and trends
+Compare the 1860s trade route points with population density rasters and reported epidemic incidents, run…
Interpret datasets to identify patterns and trends
+Compare the 1860s trade route points with population density rasters and reported epidemic incidents, run hotspot and temporal trend analyses to list three recurring spatial patterns and their likely causes for the research brief by next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workArcGISweb
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Create visualizations like maps and dashboards
+Design three map products: a print-ready 11x17 thematic map of 19th-century land use, an interactive web map…
Create visualizations like maps and dashboards
+Design three map products: a print-ready 11x17 thematic map of 19th-century land use, an interactive web map focused on trade corridors with layer toggles, and a dashboard summarising key indicators, then export assets and a styling guide for the public portal.
The tools that do the workQGISArcGISweb
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Develop geospatial insights for decision-making
+Synthesize the annotated cadastral maps, tax records, and floodplain extents to produce five decision-ready…
Develop geospatial insights for decision-making
+Synthesize the annotated cadastral maps, tax records, and floodplain extents to produce five decision-ready geospatial insights for the heritage steering group, prioritised by certainty and impact, with recommended next steps and data gaps noted.
The tools that do the workArcGISweb
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Review city maps for urban planning projects
+Audit the city zoning and infrastructure layers against the project’s historical map series, flag…
Review city maps for urban planning projects
+Audit the city zoning and infrastructure layers against the project’s historical map series, flag discrepancies affecting current urban proposals, draft a corrected reference map and a short errata list for the planning team before Friday’s meeting.
The tools that do the workQGISweb
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Map regions impacted by environmental factors
+Map the extent of deforestation, soil erosion, and pollutant plume overlap across the watershed from 1920 to…
Map regions impacted by environmental factors
+Map the extent of deforestation, soil erosion, and pollutant plume overlap across the watershed from 1920 to 1960, quantify affected area per decade, and produce a sequence of annotated maps and a CSV summary for the environmental assessment.
The tools that do the workArcGISweb
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