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3 articles for “Rio de Janeiro”
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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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Revitalizing São Cristóvão: Integrating Industry, Commerce, and Community for a Sustainable Urban Future
Abstract: This paper introduces a comprehensive framework for the sustainable regeneration of São Cristóvão, a historically industrial district in Rio de Janeiro, South America, which presently demonstrates significant urban deterioration, socio-economic instability, and increasing environmental hazards. Through an interdisciplinary methodology integrating spatial analysis, ethnographic profiling, environmental assessment, and stakeholder engagement, the study develops a phased master plan aimed at transforming the neighborhood into a resilient, inclusive, and economically diverse urban environment. …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 58–68 Read article
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Applications of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Calculations in the Operation of Public Passenger Transport Systems
Abstract: This paper aims to analyze emissions from public passenger transport systems, metros and buses, compared with private cars, establishing calculating these emissions. The calculations were applied in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The results obtained indicate that the electric trains of the system had an average emission of 4.5 g of carbon dioxide (CO2) per passenger-kilometer, a result 10 times lower than the emission of buses, which in …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 12–20 Read article