http://gis.synersys.org Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:51:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Abstract Evapotranspiration monitoring allows us to assess the environmental stress on forest and agricultural ecosystems. Nowadays, Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are the main techniques used for calculating evapotranspiration at 5 catchment and regional scales. In this study we present a methodology, based on the energy balance equation (B-method), ... http://gis.synersys.org/2011/02/18/combining-remote-sensing-and-gis-climate-modelling-to-estimate-daily-forest-evapotranspiration-in-a-mediterranean-mountain-area/% Summary An increasing need for a 3D GIS is observed in many areas in the last several years that challenges researchers and vendors to find a solution for maintenance and analysis of 3D data. Advances in the field of software and hardware development warranty the "luxury" to operate with the third ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/09/30/an-alternative-for-a-3d-gis/% ABSTRACT Web-based GIS is increasingly utilized in health organizations to share and visualize georeferenced health data through the Web. In the development of a public information and disease surveillance network, issues of data publishing and user access are important concerns. The handling of data heterogeneity, lack of available data and tools, ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/09/30/advanced-health-information-sharing-with-web-based-gis/% Abstract: GIS is one of the important sciences in these years. This highlights the importance of spatial factor in decision making in real estate. The purpose of this study is to use GIS to find house to rent simply by applying inquires and to find satisfaction locations. This study focuses ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/09/30/web-based-gis-for-buildings-rent-prices-in-abu-dhabi/% Summary In the past, mobile communication devices (such as cell phones) have not been utilized in flood forecasting and warning due to limitations in technology that have limited the ability of forecasters to gather and interpret geographical data in near real-time. This paper presents a prototype that integrates a GIS (geographic ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/09/30/real-time-mobile-gis-prototype-design-architecture-and-usability-study/% ABSTRACT Housing in Potsdam varies from flats in redeveloped prefabricated high-rise buildings to apartments in historical townhouses to condominiums in Germany's first gated community. Increasing demographic development and a stagnant public housing sector generate potential for spatial conflicts. For the time being in-depth GIS-based spatial analysis of the housing market lacks. ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/08/22/the-potsdam-housing-market-a-gis-based-spatial-analysis-using-fos/% - Objective - To make more information available to remote-sensing systems using autonomous or semi-autonomous   robotic solutions. - Specifically, provide higher-resolution shape and slope characteristics of terrain than currently offered. - Strategy - Intelligently collect changes in terrain using robotic technology. http://gis.synersys.org/2010/07/16/real-time-robotic-surveying-for-unexplored-arctic-terrain/% ABSTRACT A model was developed within a GIS environment using the transverse spread pattern and GPS driving track during spreading to map actual fertilizer application at any point in a paddock. The spreading vehicle required a GPS of sufficient accuracy in order to provide proof of placement and guidance assistance to ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/07/08/a-gis-methodology-to-calculate-in-field-dispersion-of-fertilizer-from-a-spinning-disc-spreader/% Abstract Topic of this paper is the usage of the multidisciplinary GIS platform for Design of Building Structures and GIS platform for education at the Brno University of Technology (BUT). The GIS technology has been made use of at BUT Brno in a limited extent since as early as the 90’s, ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/19/usage-of-a-multidisciplinary-gis-platform-for-the-design-of-building-structures/% ABSTRACT India can improve its per capita income ranking through better management of its rich resources by the use of Geo Information technologies. GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS, Cartography and other related technologies have emerged as highly complementary tools of providing integrated and total solutions. Liberalisation process started in 1991 and the ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/19/geo-information-the-emerging-scenario-in-india/% ABSTRACT Mobile terrestrial mapping systems have seen remarkable developments recently. Fueled by an unprecedentedly strong demand for high-resolution and accurate 3D geospatial data, these systems serve the probably fastest growing market segment: city modeling. In particular, the recent introduction of powerful mobile laserscanning systems is of main interest, as the direct ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/19/rd-of-mobile-lidar-mapping-and-future-trends/% Google Tech Talks May 1, 2007 ABSTRACT Introducing New Zealand's Geospatial Research Centre Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Geospatial Research Centre (GRC) is a University-based group providing research and consultancy services in the fields of positioning and orientation, with particular expertise in sensor integration, ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/19/photo-surveying-uavs-new-zealands-geospatial-research-centre/% Abstract We developed flood simulation software, which works with geographic information systems, and applied the software to a flood-risk assessment of a commercial facility. The developed software provides an easy-to-use user interface, and rapidly and accurately simulates flood scenarios. Using the software, we assess risks at a facility of an entertainment ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/19/development-of-gis-based-flood-simulation-software-and-application-to-flood-risk-assessment/% ABSTRACT: Google Maps and Google Earth have put much of the functionality of Geographic Information Systems in the hands of the end users. Maritime users are just beginning to understand the power of map mashups that bring together diverse datasets to help mariners and those who ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/19/agu-scientists-tech-talks-googles-spatial-tools-in-the-marine-environment-decision-support/% ABSTRACT Natural disasters are inevitable and Indian subcontinent is prone to all type of natural disaster, e.g., earthquake, flood, drought, cyclone, Tsunami, landslides, avalanche, forest fires, etc. The natural disasters can not be prevented fully but their impact can be minimized with sound disaster management strategy aided by the latest technological ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/18/gis-based-dss-for-natural-disaster-management-a-case-study-of-allahabad-district/% ABSTRACT Sebinkarahisar Township which has been selected as study area is located between Black Sea and Central Anatolian Regions. Not only geological characters but also social life in the township had been affected by these two regions. History of the settlements goes back to early Hittite period. Even it was a ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/18/gis-based-natural-disaster-mapping-a-case-study/% Abstract Tuberculosis is one of the most contagious diseases. Although it has been present for over 5000 years, it is still one of the most significant public health problems. Tuberculosis is defined as a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its incidence has increased and decreased over time, but ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/18/using-gis-technology-to-analyse-tuberculosis-incidence-in-izmir/% Understanding spatial relationships between determinants and outcomes of health care is important as the concept of population-based health care gains acceptance. A wide range of tools for understanding these spatial relationships is available to the family medicine researcher through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The power of GIS ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/18/geography-and-geographic-information-systems-in-family-medicine-research/% ABSTRACT Forest fires are an important environmental concern worldwide, since they are the main source of land cover transformation in Tropical areas, and severely affect temperate forest, by transforming land protection factors, modifying biodiversity and the hydrological cycle and increasing soil erosion. Several attempts to assess fire danger conditions have been ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/17/using-remote-sensing-and-gis-for-global-assessment-of-fire-danger/% Abstract: Problem statement: The areas of Faliraki and Delta Pinaeus river is presented with downgrade in natural resources that has a direct affect on the future development of these areas. The research investigated (i) whether land uses have downgraded the coastal areas (ii) to which degree the determination of land ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/17/the-land-uses%e2%80%99-consequences-in-coastal-area-of-faliraki-and-delta-penaeus-river-in-greece/% Abstract The buffering technique in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) was used to estimate the land area of a fadama for inland farming. The investigation was carried out in Akure (7°15´N, 5°15´E) in May 2008. The Ikonos satellite image of the five hundred hectare land area at 4 m  resolution was ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/16/the-use-of-geographic-information-systems-gis-in-estimating-a-potential-fadama-land-area-for-inland-farming-the-buffering-technique/% Abstract The potential of land for agronomy and horticulture use is determined by an evaluation of biophysical variables. The climate, soil and geomorphologic environmental components are important agro-ecological variables. Evaluation of biophysical variables is usually a first step in land use analysis. Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to identify suitable ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/16/gis-based-land-suitability-evaluation-for-rapeseed-oil-crop/% GIS as a Planning Support System for the Planning of Harmonious Cities It has long been the desire of human beings to be harmonious with the physica environment, society and inner self. In China, the earliest harmonious concept is yin-yang which originates from the Book of Change (I-ching), a Chinese book ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/16/gis-as-a-planning-support-system-for-the-planning-of-harmonious-cities/% Abstract. Accurate information about organic/mineral soil occurrence is a prerequisite for many land resources management applications (including climate change mitigation). This paper aims at investigating the potential of using geomorphometrical analysis and decision tree modeling to predict the geographic distribution of hydromorphic organic landscapes in unsampled area in Denmark. Nine ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/06/15/the-application-of-gis-based-decision-tree-models-for-generating-the-spatial-distribution-of-hydromorphic-organic-landscapes-in-relation-to-digital-terrain-data/% ABSTRACT UAVs are unmanned aerial vehicles. Hence, UAV photogrammetry can be understood as a new photogrammetric measurement tool. UAV photogrammetry opens various new applications in the close range domain, combining aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry, but also introduces low-cost alternatives to the classical manned aerial photogrammtery. This thesis deals with the challenging ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/05/16/uav-photogrammetry/% Power to the people January was an important month for GIS Development. We came out with our 150th issue and we held our flagship event, Map India 2010. The theme of the event was "Defining a Geospatial Vision for India". With 1200 plus delegates, 28 countries and 41 exhibitors, clearly the ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/05/11/gis-development/% Abstract The process of transformation of rainfall into runoff over a catchment is very complex and exhibits both temporal and spatial variability. However, in a semi-arid area this variability is mainly controlled by the physical and chemical properties of the soil sur- 5 face. Developing an accurate and easily-used model that ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/05/11/modeling-relationship-between-runoff-and-soil-properties-in-dry-farming-lands-nw-iran/% Abstract: The procedure of processing and utilising the soil information entering the SOTER system is tested on the pilot area of the Litoměřice district. The reliability of the archive data is examined, the archive data being updated by a new soil survey, modern (geo)statistical methods, and pedotransfer rules. Using the ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/05/11/creating-gis-on-the-pilot-area-of-the-litomerice-district-%e2%80%93-from-soil-survey-to-international-information-systems/% ABSTRACT In the Republic of China on Taiwan, photogrammetry is widely applied to topographic mapping, land use classification, water and soil conservation, and civil engineering projects; while remote sensing techniques are used for weather forcasting, damage investigation, natural resources monitoring, and agriculture and forest inventories. The equipment and techniques of digital ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/05/11/national-report-of-the-republic-of-china/% This book opens a new pathway for global mapping that is focused on a specific land use theme, such as irrigated or rain-fed croplands and classes within these themes. Since croplands use most of the water consumed by humans, specific knowledge of irrigated and rain-fed croplands will be critical for ... http://gis.synersys.org/2010/02/05/remote-sensing-of-global-croplands-for-food-security-way-forward/%