Tools for Geospatial Analysis
Tool | What can I use this for? | Training/Support materials? | Licensing |
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ArcGIS Desktop/Pro/Online | Geospatial Imaging and management/manipulation of geospatial data. (Pro application works in 2D and 3D and includes AI) | Resources and support | ArcGIS Developers Esri also provides training here. | Subscription available through UoL. Download Desktop and Pro from Apps Anywhere. For Online, request login from IT Services |
ArcGIS StoryMaps | Geospatial Storytelling (interactive maps) | Resources and support | ArcGIS Developers | Subscription available through UoL. Request login from IT Services. |
Felt | Geospatial data storage, visualisation and manipulation | Documentation and FAQs available. Felt have also produced an introductory course for university use. | Paid subscription required |
DigiMap | UK Maps/Map Data. Create maps online, or download map data for use with GIS (Geographic Information System) or CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software. | Digimap Help Centre (edina.ac.uk) | Register at Digimap website using University of Leeds credentials |
HuMap | Geospatial Storytelling (interactive maps) | Help & Guidance - Humap; support portal for subscribers | Paid subscription required |
Memory Mapper | Geospatial Storytelling (interactive maps) | Setup instructions via Memory Mapper GitHub; paid support options | Free/Opensource, or paid support options |
NodeGoat | Data modelling, creation and exploration, visualisation/publishing. Designed for humanities research with emphasis on geographical and chronological mapping and working with sources. | Guides and how-tos available. Detailed documentation also available. | Free/OpenSource web app. Creation of free account required. |
Palladio | Data modelling, creation and exploration, visualisation/publishing. Designed for humanities research with emphasis on geographical and chronological mapping and working with sources. | Tutorials and FAQs are available. Submit bugs/issues on GitHub. | Free/OpenSource web app. |
Peripleo | Browser-based map tool for geospatial visualisation of humanities data. | Setup instructions available. | Free/OpenSource. |
QGIS | Geospatial Imaging, free/opensource alternative to ArcGIS. | Examples, tutorials, documentation and FAQ available. Regional user groups hold meetings and online discussions. | Free/OpenSource |
StoryMap | Geospatial Storytelling (interactive maps) | Documentation and FAQs available. | Free/OpenSource |
TimeMapper | Geospatial Storytelling (interactive maps); Timelines | Documentation and FAQs available. | Free/OpenSource |