3.8.1. Raster Image Formats

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is GeoTIFF used for?

   Hint

   Think about GIS functionality.

2. 2.

   Name one feature of IMG format.

   Hint

   Focus on satellite applications.

3. 3.

   What does GeoTIFF primarily support?

   • Annotation
   • Geo-referencing and Metadata
   • Compression

   Hint

   Think about what makes it functional for mapping.

4. 4.

   True or False: HDF is used to hold high-resolution images only.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broad applications of HDF.

5. 5.

   Design an application proposal where GeoTIFF format would be indispensable. Include elements such as the type of data and the intended user.

   Hint

   Consider how geo-related data is utilized in urban development.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a scenario where using NetCDF might be more beneficial than HDF. Justify your reasoning based on data types.

   Hint

   Focus on the nature of the data involved.