In this blog post we discuss the history of “paper towns” in cartography - Fake towns put on maps to trick would-be copycats. Now we have to be aware of completely fake maps generated from AI.

Did you know that your organisations data stored in ArcGIS Online is not backed up? Human error or data corruption could cripple your business. Here we provide some insight into why you should have a backup strategy, and what you should consider.

TerraLab Director, Harley reflects on the recognition TerraLab recieved in 20022 for their work on the STA logger.

A discussion on coastal geomorphology and Digital Earth Australia’s coastline mapping tool.

The coastline does not have a length. Nor does a lake have a shoreline. What matters is the scale you measure it at. In this blog, we discuss the coastline paradox.

We explain the process of performing desktop simulations using GIS to validate methods of ecological sampling. We use the Eltham Copper Butterfly as our case study.

In this blog, we present location accuracy test results of five late-model mobile phones under different tree canopy scenarios, and discuss what that means for mobile GIS.

A discussion on the features that differentiate Swamp Gum from Strzelecki Gum.

We make the case for producing your tourist and municipality maps with a cartographer to open the door to a range of possibilities.

We demonstrate how to perform a rapid suitability analysis using the raster calculator.

There is some fantastic expertise in the GNSS hardware sector who know the technical specifications of their products to an amazing level. And while we do know the concepts of location products to a great level, TerraLab are not that. What we can offer is a wealth of experience in using these products in different industries and different real world applications. By understanding your organisational needs, we can guide you through the pro’s and con’s of your available options, which includes price.

In this blog post, we discuss some approaches to revegetation monitoring and statistical pitfalls.

Tips for improving the efficiency of field data collection using mobile GIS.

If you’ve ever used Blender to create hillshade, you know it can be time consuming to set up. Here we give the basic steps of how to update your Blender project with new elevation data.

TerraLab consultants have acquired quite a niche in ecological consulting where we have become known for our ability to design robust, objective and repeatable ecological monitoring protocols. We improve accuracy of results and the efficiency of the surveys.

A detailed breakdown of why engaging a GIS consultant for your mapping needs is the economical choice for a small or growing business.

In this blog we explore the real world, dollar value of Australia’s woodlands. To do this, we estimate the native vegetation offset value of a woodland on Phillip Island (Millowl) and the carbon value of it. That’s to say nothing of the intrinsic value of such a location.