Reference

23.8. Using processing from the command line — QGIS Documentation documentation. (n.d.). https://docs.qgis.org/3.40/en/docs/user_manual/processing/standalone.html

25.3. QGIS Python console — QGIS Documentation documentation. (n.d.). https://docs.qgis.org/3.40/en/docs/user_manual/plugins/python_console.html

Graser, A., Mearns, B., Mandel, A., Olaya Ferrero, V., & Bruy, A. (2017). QGIS: Becoming a GIS power user. Packt Publishing.

Vertical Views | GEOG 486: Cartography and Visualization. (n.d.). https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/node/867

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Glossary

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CRS

A CRS, Coordinate Reference System, is a system used to define the location of geographic features on the Earth’s surface.

DEM

A DEM is essentially a 3D representation of a terrain’s surface.

Layer

A layer in QGIS is the visual representation of a single data file, used to build a map from overlaid information

HPC Clusters

HPC (High-Performance Computing) clusters are powerful computing systems designed to tackle complex computational problems that require massive processing power. They consist of interconnected computers (nodes) that work together as a single, unified system.

Pixel

A pixel, short for ‘picture element,’ is the smallest addressable element in a raster graphics image. It is a single sample of an image, typically represented as a square of a specific color

Plugin

QGIS plugins are small, add-on programs that expand the software’s capabilities. Written in Python, they’re easily build by users with intermediate programming skills.

Raster

Raster data represents geographic features as a grid of cells or pixels.

SSH Key

SSH keys are a secure way to authenticate to remote servers or services, replacing the traditional password-based authentication. They offer a much stronger level of security and are more convenient for automated tasks.

Terminal

A command-line terminal, also known as a console, shell, or command prompt, is a text-based interface used to interact with a computer’s operating system. Instead of using a graphical user interface (GUI) with windows, icons, and menus, you interact with the computer by typing commands and receiving text-based output.

Vector

Vector data represents geographic features as points, lines, and polygons.