International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

A worldwide federation of national standards bodies that develops and promotes international standards. ISO standards are voluntary and are not legally binding.

Land

The surface of the earth that is not covered by water.

Land cover

The type of land surface, such as forest, Grassland, or Desert. Land cover can be natural or man-made.

Land Registry

A public record of who owns a piece of land. The land registry may also include information on the size, shape, and location of the land.

Latitude

The angular distance north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees.

Layer

A digital map that shows features that are related to each other, such as roads, rivers, and cities. Layers can be turned on or off, so that only the desired information is displayed.

Legend

A key to the symbols used on a map. The legend explains what the symbols represent.

LIght Detection And Ranging (LIDAR)

A remote sensing technology that uses laser light to map the surface of the earth. LIDAR can be used to create digital elevation models, which show the elevation of the land surface.

Linked geodata

Geospatial data that is linked to other data, such as text, images, or videos. Linked geodata allows users to access information about a location from multiple sources.

Location-Based Marketing

Location-based marketing is a marketing technique that involves targeting potential customers based on their current location. This can be done using GPS technology or by targeting specific zip codes or geographic areas.