01 / Geographic research
Catalog
Know where every layer came from.
Each dataset needs its source, licence, retrieval date, update cadence and geometry type before it can be compared responsibly.
Geographic research
See what changes when the layers meet.
A proposed map for comparing public geography: rivers, forests, geothermal potential and other datasets, with their origins and dates attached.
Design and research · public preview
Datamap / system sketch
How it works
Follow the system.
One part at a time.
Select a part to see its role, the decisions behind it, and what still needs evidence.
02 / Geographic research
Align
Put geometry and time on a common footing.
The design proposes consistent coordinates and explicit time fields. Differing boundaries and collection periods remain visible rather than being treated as equivalent.
03 / Geographic research
Overlay
Stack and style the layers that matter.
Named overlays could combine forests, watersheds or geothermal areas. This site illustrates the workflow without querying or redistributing datasets.
04 / Geographic research
Ask a spatial question
Compare proximity, intersection and change.
A useful answer must retain each layer’s resolution, licence and temporal limits. Aggregate geography stays separate from research on individuals.
Design principles
What guides the work.
Traceable layers
Retain the original source record and retrieval time.
Comparable geography
Keep spatial resolution and collection periods visible.
Private where required
Dataset availability does not imply permission to redistribute it.
Project status
Know where
the work stands.
Idea and design brief. The illustration is a schematic, not a real map or a live dataset. Restricted geographic data remains private.
Source and project notesThe source repository requires authorized access. This public page contains a curated explanation and original schematic illustrations.