geospatial data

[/ˌdʒiːoʊˈspeɪʃəl ˈdeɪtə/]
nounpl: geospatial data (uncountable)
dados geoespaciais
1. Information about objects, events, or phenomena that are associated with a specific location on Earth's surface
Geospatial data includes satellite imagery, GPS coordinates, and mapping information.
Dados geoespaciais incluem imagens de satélite, coordenadas de GPS e informações de mapeamento.
2. Digital information that combines location-based data with attributes describing characteristics or properties of that location
Urban planners use geospatial data to analyze traffic patterns and optimize city infrastructure.
Planejadores urbanos usam dados geoespaciais para analisar padrões de tráfego e otimizar a infraestrutura da cidade.
3. Any data that can be represented in a geographic or spatial context, often analyzed using GIS software
Environmental scientists rely on geospatial data to monitor climate change and biodiversity.
Cientistas ambientais dependem de dados geoespaciais para monitorar mudanças climáticas e biodiversidade.
In Brazil, geospatial data technology has become increasingly important for environmental monitoring in the Amazon region, agricultural planning, and urban development. The term is widely used in government agencies (IBGE, INPE), universities, and the growing tech sector. In the USA, geospatial data is fundamental to various industries including defense, agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management, with strong integration into mainstream technology and policy discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spatial datageographic datalocation-based dataspatial information
Antonyms / Antônimos
aspatial datanon-geographic data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dados geoespaciais
Standard term used in academic, governmental, and technical contexts
São Paulo
dados geoespaciais / dados geo-espaciais
Both hyphenated and non-hyphenated versions are used in business and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
dados geoespaciais
Common in environmental and urban planning agencies
Portugal
dados geoespaciais / dados geográficos
More conservative usage; sometimes prefer 'dados geográficos' in general contexts

Related Words

GIS (Geographic Information System)GPS (Global Positioning System)remote sensingcartographymappingcoordinatessatellite imageryspatial analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

map out the data
pinpoint locations
spatial analysis
layer mapping
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