We compare detail levels for 4 different sources for terrain data– ranging from the built-in SketchUp terrain importer to Portland's hyper-detailed 1-foot contour map.

A timeline and map help tie together several eyewitness accounts into a plausible narrative of the hours before and after a murder at a remote campground.

We're working from home, but met up virtually to review some of the coronavirus dataviz pages that we are reading and reloading... and reloading... and reloading...

3d visualization and photogrammetry helps persuade jury that bus manufacturer is liable for "accidental" death of a bicyclist.

Interactive mapping tool helps federal defense attorneys interrogate cell tower location records to develop a clear narrative.

Yana uses a free web application called Carto Builder to create a custom apartment hunting map.

Yana's unofficial picks for this year's winners of the Information is Beautiful Awards.

The recent transportation package and what it could mean for residents of Portland and surrounding areas.

The pros and cons of sourcing open-source street-view photos from contributors around the world.

How laser scans and point clouds can be used to create simplified yet accurate 3d models.