18 November 2019
Jisc has announced the launch of the improved Jisc geospatial data service providing universities and colleges with free access to geographical datasets from around the world. The service features the implementation of a new search tool, GeoSeer, and access to Airbus’ Vision-1 satellite imagery.
The Jisc service brings open data and licensed data together in one interface, integrating GeoSeer which can search for spatial data by location and subject. It also offers the opportunity to review multiple search results at once by overlaying any of the datasets to study and compare changes in the landscape over time.
Early next year, Airbus’ Vision-1 satellite imagery will complete this dataset, allowing researchers to focus on specific locations across the world, with fine and up-to-date details. Jisc is looking to work with universities to explore how the GeoSeer tool and Vision-1 data can enhance research, teaching and learning.