List of free GIS tools and resources

See our list of top free GIS resources from highly reputable sources. These can help boost your knowledge in GIS.

GIS software options

1. QGIS
2. Open jump
3. Map Window
4. SAGA

Global Spatial data sites

1. USGS Earth Explorer
2. UNEP Environmental Data Explorer
3. Open Topography
4. NASA Earth Observations (NEO)

Australian Spatial data sites

1. CSIRO Data Access Portal
2. Geoscience Australia-National Surface Water Information
3. Geoscience Australia- Interactive maps
4. Atlas of Living Australia
5. Government of Western Australia
6. Victoria State Government
7. NSW Government
8. Government of South Australia
9. Queensland Government
10. ACT Government

GIS book

Geospatial Analysis-A comprehensive guide – This book is written by Dr Michael De Smith and Prof Paul Longley, University College London and Prof Mike Goodchild, UC Santa Barbara. The web version of the book is free. PDF version of the book can be purchased from the site

 

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