gis
Cross-application GIS skill — CRS reference, data formats, Blender/QGIS integration via digitalmodel.gis
Best use case
gis is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Cross-application GIS skill — CRS reference, data formats, Blender/QGIS integration via digitalmodel.gis
Teams using gis should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/gis/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How gis Compares
| Feature / Agent | gis | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Cross-application GIS skill — CRS reference, data formats, Blender/QGIS integration via digitalmodel.gis
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# GIS Skill — Integration Reference
Cross-application geospatial skill covering supported CRS, data formats, and
application integration steps for the `digitalmodel.gis` module (WRK-020).
---
## 1. Supported Coordinate Reference Systems
| EPSG | Name | Use case |
|------|------|----------|
| EPSG:4326 | WGS84 geographic | Default for GeoJSON, GPS, BSEE well data |
| EPSG:3857 | Web Mercator (Pseudo-Mercator) | Tile maps (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap) |
| EPSG:32601–32660 | UTM Zone 1N–60N | Northern hemisphere metre-accurate work |
| EPSG:32701–32760 | UTM Zone 1S–60S | Southern hemisphere metre-accurate work |
| EPSG:4269 | NAD83 | US onshore regulatory data |
Auto-detect UTM zone from longitude:
```python
from digitalmodel.gis.core.crs import get_utm_epsg
epsg = get_utm_epsg(longitude=-1.5, latitude=57.0) # returns "EPSG:32630"
```
---
## 2. Supported Data Formats
| Format | Extensions | Handler | Notes |
|--------|-----------|---------|-------|
| GeoJSON | .geojson, .json | `io.geojson_handler.GeoJSONHandler` | No extra deps; RFC 7946 |
| KML / KMZ | .kml, .kmz | `io.kml_handler.KMLHandler` | Pure stdlib xml.etree |
| Shapefile | .shp + .dbf + .shx | `io.shapefile_handler.ShapefileHandler` | Requires geopandas/fiona |
| GeoTIFF | .tif, .tiff | `io.geotiff_handler.GeoTIFFHandler` | Requires rasterio |
| CSV + lat/lon | .csv | `layers.feature_layer.FeatureLayer` | Standard pandas read |
| WKT | embedded in .qgs / .csv | `core.geometry` | Used in QGIS project files |
---
## 3. Application Integration
### 3.1 QGIS
Generate a ready-to-open `.qgs` project file from a `WellLayer`:
```python
from digitalmodel.gis.integrations.qgis_export import QGISExporter
from digitalmodel.gis.layers.well_layer import WellLayer
layer = WellLayer.from_csv("wells.csv", lat_col="lat", lon_col="lon")
exporter = QGISExporter(layer)
exporter.generate_project("wells.qgs") # open in QGIS 3.x
exporter.generate_well_qml("wells_style.qml") # well marker style
```
Load a GeoTIFF bathymetry layer inside QGIS Processing Python console:
```python
iface.addRasterLayer("/path/to/bathymetry.tif", "Bathymetry")
```
### 3.2 Blender — Well Markers
Generate a Blender Python script that positions well cylinders in 3D:
```python
from digitalmodel.gis.integrations.blender_export import BlenderExporter
from digitalmodel.gis.layers.well_layer import WellLayer
layer = WellLayer.from_csv("wells.csv", lat_col="lat", lon_col="lon")
exporter = BlenderExporter(layer)
exporter.write_well_script("add_wells.py")
# In Blender: Text editor > Open add_wells.py > Run Script
```
### 3.3 Blender — Terrain / Bathymetry Mesh
Convert a GeoTIFF to an OBJ mesh that Blender can import directly:
```bash
python scripts/gis/geotiff-to-blender.py bathymetry.tif --output terrain.obj
# Optional: subsample to reduce vertex count
python scripts/gis/geotiff-to-blender.py bathymetry.tif --output terrain.obj --subsample 4
```
In Blender: **File > Import > Wavefront (.obj)** — select `terrain.obj`.
Scale defaults: 1 m = 0.001 Blender units (km scale). Override with
`--scale-xy` and `--scale-z`.
### 3.4 QGIS — Import Terrain as CSV Point Cloud
```bash
python scripts/gis/geotiff-to-blender.py bathymetry.tif --output points.csv
# QGIS: Layer > Add Layer > Add Delimited Text Layer > select points.csv
# Set X=x, Y=y, Z=z, CRS = source CRS of the GeoTIFF
```
### 3.5 worldenergydata.gis Module
```python
# Access BSEE well locations with CRS support
from worldenergydata.bsee import load_wells
wells_df = load_wells() # lat/lon columns in WGS84
```
---
## 4. Bathymetry Sources
| Source | Resolution | Format | Notes |
|--------|-----------|--------|-------|
| GEBCO 2023 | 15 arc-sec (~500 m) | GeoTIFF | Global, free download |
| GEBCO via GEE | configurable | GeoTIFF export | See google-earth-engine skill |
| NOAA NCEI | 1 arc-sec (coastal US) | GeoTIFF | ETOPO series |
---
## 5. digitalmodel.gis Module Map
```
digitalmodel/gis/
coordinates.py — CoordinatePoint dataclass, batch transforms
core/
crs.py — CRS definitions, get_utm_epsg()
geometry.py — GeoPoint, GeoBoundingBox, GeoPolygon
spatial_query.py — radius, bbox, polygon, nearest-N queries
coordinate_transformer.py
io/
geojson_handler.py — GeoJSON read/write
kml_handler.py — KML/KMZ read/write
shapefile_handler.py — Shapefile (optional geopandas)
geotiff_handler.py — GeoTIFF read/write/to_xyz (optional rasterio)
layers/
feature_layer.py — FeatureLayer (pandas-backed GIS collection)
well_layer.py — WellLayer (well-specific subclass)
integrations/
blender_export.py — Blender script generator for well markers
qgis_export.py — QGIS .qgs project + .qml style generator
folium_maps.py — Folium/Leaflet HTML maps
google_earth_export.py— Styled KML for Google Earth
plotly_maps.py — Plotly mapbox scatter/dashboard
```
---
## 6. Failure Diagnosis
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|-------|-------|-----|
| `ImportError: rasterio not installed` | rasterio absent | `pip install rasterio` |
| `CRS mismatch in spatial join` | Layers in different CRS | `gdf.to_crs("EPSG:32631")` |
| OBJ mesh flipped Z in Blender | Depth values negative | Use `--scale-z -0.001` to invert |
| QGIS .qgs file not opening | QGIS version mismatch | Open via Layer > Add Vector Layer instead |
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