Services

Big geospatial data includes datasets that are too large to be processed using traditional GIS tools. The objective of GIS Data Science/ Geospatial Big Data workstream at CGA is to: Apply Data Science, Machine Learning, AI techniques for complex...

Currently there are many options to choose from when geocoding batches of address data. The CGA has the most expertise with the Esri and Google geocoding services. Please find below instructions and guidance on using these geocoding services. Esri...

Geographic Calculator is a Global Coordinate Transformation tool by Blue Marble Geographics. Download Geographic Calculator Installation and license instructions After installation, Geographic Calculator users will need to update the settings.json file...

Harvard CGA has two single-use licenses for this software available for Harvard users. To reserve it please fill out the request form , and make sure you choose "Require Access to: Trimble Pathfinder " from the picklist. Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® Office...

Global Mapper is a spatial data management and processing tool by Blue Marble Geographics. The Global Mapper Academic Curriculum is a series of hands-on informative labs that provide step-by-step instructions on some of the software's key functions. Free...

Please consult the lab websites linked below for details about their resources and opening hours: IQSS Computer Lab : website : map The IQSS Computer Lab (formerly known as the Harvard-MIT Data Center) maintains state-of-the-art computer labs with a full...

This tool adds four new columns to a grid polygon feature class in a geodatabase, and automatically identifies the four neighboring polygons, extracting a user selected text field to populate the four new columns with the neighboring tile's name. Download...

The CGA offers large format map and poster printing services on our HP DesignJet Z5400 plotter, for any Harvard ID holder. Plot Size: Up to 42” wide by any length, color. Format: PDF format in your desirable dimension to be printed, uploaded online or...

Handheld GPS CGA maintains a variety of Handheld GPS (Global Positioning Systems) devices for training and field research. Harvard affiliates can check out the GPS devices for their research projects. For details on the GPS units available, see: Global...

The Tracts to Text Toolbox (TT-tool) is an ArcGIS Toolbox developed by the CGA that allows the user to select a State and extract its tracts number and all the adjacent tracts number. The result is saved as a text file. TTtool runs either with ArcGIS 9.3...