Merge
What is Merge?
Merge is a spatial analysis process used to combine multiple raster datasets into a single raster dataset. This function typically aligns and overlays rasters to create a cohesive data layer, which is particularly useful when dealing with fragmented or tiled datasets that need to be analyzed as a continuum.
When would you use Merge?
Merge is employed when there is a need to consolidate several raster layers into a unified raster, often to facilitate broader spatial analyses or visualizations. This is useful when working with datasets that have been divided into tiles due to size constraints or when integrating different raster datasets such as satellite imagery, elevation models, or land cover data that cover contiguous geographical areas. The resulting unified raster simplifies data management and can improve computational efficiency for subsequent analyses.
