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HeiGIT
 
Address
Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology
Berliner Str. 45 (Mathematikon)
D-69120 Heidelberg
 
 
Head
 
Office
Bettina Knorr
Im Neuenheimer Feld 368
Room 108, 1. OG
D-69120 Heidelberg
knorr@uni-heidelberg.de
Tel: +49 (0) 6221 54-5560
Fax: +49 (0) 6221 54-4529
 
Core Funded by
KTS - Klaus Tschira Stiftung gemeinnützige GmbH
 

Establishing the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology

The project was running until June 2019 and was continued as HeiGIT gGmbH. Recent information can be found on the HeiGIT website

core funded by the Klaus Tschira Stiftung

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The project to establish a Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT) is part of the GIScience Research Group at the Department of Geography, Heidelberg University. The objective is to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology from academia to practical applications and professional services. The focus lays on the analysis, refinement, enrichment and usage of big spatial data from the crowd for innovative applications and services.

We focus initially on three areas:

  • Big Spatial Data Analytics,
  • Navigation Intelligence and Location Based Services and
  • Innovative Services for Disaster Management.

Big Spatial Data Analytics Navigation Intelligence & Location Based Services
Analyses, Quality Assurance, Refinement and Utilisation of Crowdsourced Geographic Information from the Web using Data Mining and Geocomputation

Services and References
Innovative Traffic- and Mobility Solutions, Routing- and Navigation Services based on enhanced data from different sources including OpenStreetMap and the Social Web.

Services and References

Disaster Mapping – VGI for Humanitarian Support
Supporting humanitarian activities by developing up-to-date disaster maps and providing innovative GI services during catastrophes and for mitigating risk.

Services and References

Recent News:

08.11.2024 11:44
Strengthening humanitarian efforts with the German Red Cross

A few days ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming our longtime partners from the German Red Cross (GRC) to HeiGIT. Together, we not only mapped out our future priorities but also took a moment to look back on the journey we’ve shared since our partnership began in 2017. The strategic partnership was established to develop GIS […]

05.11.2024 12:36
HeiGIT at the Global Dialogue Platform Berlin

Stuntmen, jugglers, humanitarians stacking and climbing boxes, wildcard sessions – not the usual things you would expect at a conference. But all of these shaped this year’s Global Dialogue Platform and helped participants to leave their usual comfort zones. In dynamic discussions, interactive workshops, plenaries and side sessions, humanitarian practitioners, policymakers, tech experts and many […]

31.10.2024 13:44
HGG (Heidelberger Geographische Gesellschaft) Lecture Series in Winter Semester 2024

Latin America: Energy Powering the Future. For years, opinions and reports on Latin America have varied greatly between stagnation, political risks and hope, for example with regard to the supply of energy sources, food and raw materials. “Who still cares about Latin America?” asked Paul Ingendaay on April 24, 2024 in the Frankfurter Allgemeine. The […]

30.10.2024 12:18
Openrouteservice Feature Updates: Export and Snap Endpoints

The openrouteservice (ORS) continuously evolves, bringing a suite of new features: the export and snap endpoints. These new features will change the way users interact with and process routing data, making it easier to handle complex use cases or pre-process points for routing queries. Export Feature While openrouteservice does not directly provide tools for network […]

28.10.2024 16:26
Balancing Walkability and Climate Mitigation in Urban Design

Recently, our colleague Kirsten von Elverfeldt attended the Walk21 Conference in Lisbon, an inspiring event dedicated to reimagining cities by transforming car-centered spaces into active, livable, and vibrant environments for people. The conference was filled with innovative ideas and strategies from around the world, showcasing how urban mobility can improve quality of life. One standout […]

25.10.2024 07:58
Kick-off: Extract4D Project

Last week, we, 3DGeo Heidelberg (Prof. Dr. Bernhard Höfle), had a kick-off meeting for our new joint research project Extract4D, led by Prof. Dr. Katharina Anders (TU Munich, Remote Sensing Applications). Here is a sneak peek at this exciting research project. Background The Earth’s surface is constantly being shaped by wind, water and gravity. Observing […]

23.10.2024 13:44
New Features for the ohsome Quality API and Dashboard

*Title image: Fig. 1: New UI of the ohsome dashboard In the last few weeks, a lot of work has been put into expanding the functionalities of the ohsome Quality API. Most notably, the ohsome dashboard now has a new Quality indicator ready for use: the Attribute Completeness indicator. The ohsome quality API and the […]

21.10.2024 17:14
Sketch Map Tool Updates and Video Introduction

We are happy to share new developments on our ongoing work with the Sketch Map Tool! To help you better understand the tool, its key functionalities, and potential applications, we have included an introductory video. We require your explicit consent to use your Sketch Maps for training purposes. Sharing your data is entirely optional, and […]

16.10.2024 09:00
Meet HeiGIT and Discover Our AI and Anticipatory Action Related Projects at the Global Dialogue Platform in Berlin

Join us at this year’s Global Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action, themed “Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Collaboration in Complex Contexts.” This topic has been a focal point for HeiGIT over the past few years, and its prominence as the core theme of this year’s event underscores its relevance in today’s humanitarian landscape. How can we best […]

15.10.2024 12:40
Mapathon on October 22

When: Tuesday, 22.10.2024, at 7 p.m. Where: Berliner Straße 48, Hörsaal After a short introduction into the region and subject of this mapping task, you will also get instructions how to map. The Mapathon will be a collaboration with the Missing Maps project. Everyone is welcome and no previous knowledge is needed!Do bring your laptop […]

14.10.2024 16:19
New Paper “Long-term validation of inner-urban mobility metrics derived from Twitter/X”

Data on mobility behavior can yield valuable insights that are beneficial for various applications such as public policy, emergency response, and urban planning. As the availability of freely-accessible mobility data is limited, the attention to X (formerly known as Twitter) as a data source has increased. Users of the platform can tag their online posts […]

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