Training Tomorrow’s Hydrogeologists: Inside WMU’s Hydrogeology Field Course The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University (WMU) offers something pretty special: a Hydrogeology Field Course, one of the few hydro-technical programs in the U.S. Launched in 1987, the course is currently co-directed [...]
The Mystery of the Missing Headstones: A Graveyard, WWII Bomb, and Surfer Some people head to graveyards on Halloween in search of a good scare and a story to tell later. We haven’t done that yet, but we did dig into our archives to unearth [...]
Essential Design Principles for Effective Graphing Graphing is a powerful way to convey complex information clearly and effectively. However, the effectiveness of a graph largely depends on its design. Poorly designed graphs can mislead or confuse your audience, while well-crafted graphs can be insightful and [...]
Best Practices for Gridding LiDAR Data Remember when converting randomly spaced data into a uniformly spaced grid used to take hours? You had to manually interpolate data to create contour maps and various visuals, and it wasn’t easy—especially if you had a large dataset. Thankfully, [...]
Explore Grapher's New Features Today Unlock New Levels of Efficiency With the Latest Version of Grapher The goal of using any data visualization software is simple: design compelling visuals quickly and easily. When you’re an engineer or scientist, this isn’t just a goal—it’s a non-negotiable. [...]
“If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It”—Or Should You? A Case for Using 3D Visualizations You’ve probably heard the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This 20th-century adage warns against changing things that already work well. It’s solid advice—until you realize that sticking with [...]
The Good, the Bad, and the Blurry: How Satellite Imagery Can Make or Break Your Maps Context is a key element in any well-designed map. You can provide it using legends, labels, and scales – but nothing brings a map to life quite like imagery. As high-resolution [...]
Beyond Zion: Unveiling the Scenic Wonders of Snow Canyon State Park One of the most renowned destinations in Utah is Zion National Park, and for good reason. With its majestic sandstone cliffs, winding narrow valleys, and array of wildlife, Zion National Park is a scenic slice [...]
Explore Surfer's New Features Today Mapping Just Got Faster: Discover the Time-Saving Features in Our Latest Surfer Release When you’re balancing a demanding workload and complex projects, there’s one thing you need: more time. Our latest version of Surfer is designed to provide exactly that, giving you [...]
Using Statistical Process Control Charts for Quality Control Data-driven individuals and businesses are continuously seeking tools that can provide insights, drive improvements, and maintain consistency. Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts are more than just graphs—they’re a powerful asset for meeting high-quality standards. Widely used across various [...]