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154 articles for “Geographic Information System”
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Improving Healthcare Information System Using Geographic Information System
Abstract: Employing electronic tools and new methods is a necessity due to the large volume of data and their applications in urban and regional plans on the one hand, as well as dynamic nature of data in urban systems, on the other hand. Healthcare service is, particularly, one of the most important urban applications which concerns numerous population, and covers a vast area of urban space. It faces many problems like …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Role of Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing in Monitoring and Management of Urban and Watershed Environment: Overview
Abstract: Geoinformatics technology is basically comprises of 3S component, Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS). Nowadays Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing are playing a crucial role in our environmental development, raw materials assessment, urbanization, study of watershed, survey and management of cultivable land, study of forestry, geological structure, disaster management and supervision, etc. GIS and RS have emerged as key instruments for retrieving data …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 60–73 Read article
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The Topology in Jordanian Land and Survey Department Maps and Controlling its Quality Using Geographic Information Systems
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to explore the topological errors that may result from technical errors by the technicians, when they prepare, optimize, and develop digital maps specifically with reference to Jordanian Land and Survey Department maps. The main objective of this study is to identify and detect the topology errors found in Jordanian Land and Survey Department maps, and to suggest the suitable solutions and procedures to avoid …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 14–32 Read article
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Land Degradation Mapping Using Integration of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to study the growing problem of soil erosion in the municipality of Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The study area has an excellent agricultural condition. However, due to human and natural factors, water erosion is becoming a major problem. Therefore, new approaches are needed to determine soil degradation not only for the identification of hotspots, but also to identify areas prone to degradation to …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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Modelling of PV systems installations using Geographical Information System:The case of Toluca (Mexico)
Abstract: The goal of the paper is determining the available capacity of photovoltaic power generation density of a defined area through a modeling process using GIS. The method identifies the spots, and calculates the available area that receives solar radiation, taking into account geographical characteristics and spatial distribution of spots. Tilt and orientation are also considered to evaluate shading. The program identifies suitable spots valid for PV power generation. Power density …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 45–61 Read article
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Research on ArcGIS and Geographical Information System
Abstract: ArcGIS Server is a comprehensive, cohesive geographical information system (GIS) server which aids spatial data management, plotting, and spatial investigation across distributed systems. ArcGIS Server is a Web GIS that supports you to make your geographic information available to others. ArcGIS Server authorizes to allocate GIS resources that cover an enterprise as well as across the web. In this paper, ArcGIS was used to visualize road network which is build …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Site Suitability Analysis of Soil and Water Conservation Structures in Sillod Watershed, Maharashtra, India using Geographic Information System Approach: A Case Study
Abstract: Watershed development and management programs envisage the development activities along with sustainable utilization of natural resources would raise the living standards of watershed inhabitants. Construction of soil and water conservation structures is the main activity of watershed development program. Location of soil and water harvesting structures in watershed is very important factor for efficient watershed development program. Construction of water harvesting structures at best suitable location will not only conserve …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Spatial Crime Pattern using Geographical Information System: A Review
Abstract: The article describes the development of crime pattern analysis using geographic information system (GIS). Criminal activities nowadays continue to be a major concern in contemporary society in many countries around the world. Most nation are faced with unacceptable level of crime such as murder, raped, robbery, and many crime that gives bad effect to the communities in the country. Therefore specific studies need to be conducted to overcome this problem. …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Geospatial Representation of Interdecadal Temperature Variations over Parts of Andhra Pradesh, India using Geographic Information Systems
Abstract: Climate change is one of the holistic phenomena experienced by human beings since recent decades. Keeping the view of several other hydrometerological factors, this paper emphasizes the application of geographic information systems to represent temperature variations observed over parts of Andhra Pradesh, India. Spatio-temporal representation of thermal variations was presented using cluster and outlier analysis over GIS platform. For this purpose hot spot analysis was conducted for 1951 to 1990. …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Climate Change Monitoring and Solution Using Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System and Artificial Intelligence: A Review
Abstract: One of the most crucial global issues of our era is climate change, whose consequences are presently being felt all over the world. As climate change keeps on forgoing, it's important that governments, organizations, and businesses take visionary actions for adapting and protecting themselves from calamities. This paper summarizes the application of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) in observing impact of climate change on drought, soil moisture, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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3D Web Application in Telecom Sector using Cesium WebGL and Geographical Information System
Abstract: The map visualization, analysis and development in web/app application are increasing due to increasing population and daily services. It is very difficult to manage all the daily services for the service provider as a public or private organization in real time. Telecommunication is the one of daily service which is provide by telecom company but the challenge is, due to urban density, heavy traffic, harsh environment, insufficient tower planning, frequency-range/coverage …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assessing Urban Land Utilization Using Geographical Information System
Abstract: In all urban centers of the Tigray region, Ethiopia in general, there is inefficient urban land utilization. Inefficient buildable urban land development and management is manifested in the form of vacant, partially utilized and underutilized lands. Most of these lands are exposed to urban sprawl, squatting and land speculation. Moreover, there is inadequate infrastructure provision, under regulation, and shortage of buildable lands; speculation and tenure insecurity are the problems of …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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Evaluating Building Density Analysis Using Geographical Information System
Abstract: In Mekelle city, urban sprawl is continuously expanding to the surrounding hinterland at an alarming rate without considering the inner infill area of the city. Moreover, several numbers of developers and land speculator hold large tract of vacant land. This has resulted because land speculators buy large aggregation lands and develop small part of their plot and keep the land until the price rises up. And this creates low density …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Safety Control Assistance and Monitoring based on Mobile Apps and Geographical Information System Approach
Abstract: Safety control assistance and monitoring is the GPS/route tracker solution especially with mobile apps for both personal safety and staff safety. Safety control is a leading personal safety with a GPS/route tracker along the route layer to automatically calculate, analyze and generate e-mail, text your exact location to your emergency contacts or administrator. If you do not check-in safely after working or socializing or travelling alone, providing your exact mobile …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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DEM Development using Geographic Information System for Topographic Assessment
Abstract: Topography of the earth surface plays a vital role in the distribution of water within the natural land surfaces. This includes various hydrological processes like surface runoff, infiltration and evaporation. The quantitative assessment of these processes mainly depends upon the topography of the surfaces. Many topographic features can be computed directly from Digital Elevation Model (DEM). Assessment of topography manually is generally tedious, time consuming and often subject to error. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Appraisal of Household Potable Water Accessibility in Sub–Urban Areas of Oyo State: Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Approach
Abstract: This study centred on assessing potable water accessibility in sub-urban areas using Fiditi as a case study. This study adopted a service area network and overlay operation in ArcGIS to achieve the aim of this study. Locational coordinates of all the facilities were obtained through Garmin 76 handheld GPS. Also, ground truthing was adopted to distinguish residential buildings from non - residential buildings. Coordinates (X.Y, Z) of the study were …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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An In-Depth Assessment of Flood Susceptibility using Geo-informatics – A Detailed Review
Abstract: In recent years, the world has faced many disasters, but the effects of floods have received considerable focus due to their harmful consequences. More than half of the global destruction and damage from floods takes place in Asia, leading to loss of life, infrastructure damage, and community panic. The main goal is to improve the understanding of flood hazard management by conducting flood vulnerability assessments. Vulnerability is central to analyzing …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Analysis of Wildfire Occurrences within the Shores of Lake Chad using Geo-information Technology
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Geographic Information Technology provides an important tool in modeling ecosystem dynamics. One of the drivers of ecosystem change in the Lake Chad Basin is wildfire. This paper examines the historical spatial patterns of wildfires and employed a trend analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) technique in analyzing fire pixel counts from MODIS images of the period 2001-2009. The results revealed a …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Change Detection of Land Use/Land Cover in Upper Ganga Canal Command, India, Using Arc-GIS Tools
Abstract: The rapid growth of urban population in India is a cause of concern among the country’s urban and town planners for efficient urban planning. The drastic growth of urban areas has resulted in sharp land use and land cover changes. In recent years, the significance of spatial data technologies, especially the application of remotely sensed data and geographical information system (GIS) has been widely used. The present study investigates the …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Soil Erosion and Sediment Export in Berta Watershed Using GIS and USLE Model in Central Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Natural Resources Management
Abstract: Soil erosion and sedimentation of lake due to runoff is a major problem in Southern Ethiopia. Berta watershed is one of the watersheds in Rift valley Basin, contributing runoff to small Abaya (Tuffa) lake. However, no studies have been conducted on soil erosion and sediment yield from the entire watershed. Therefore, an updated Universal Soil Loss Model and Geographic Information System have been used to start the current study, which …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–25 Read article