Essays about: "geographic information systems"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 148 essays containing the words geographic information systems.

  1. 21. Using remote sensing and land abandonment as a proxy for long-term human out-migration. A Case Study: Al-Hassakeh Governorate, Syria

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Berit Mohr; [2021]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; remote sensing; Syria; vegetation indices; land abandonment; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The topic of human migration and displacement has become more important in recent years and will continue to do so in the following decades. Voices become louder claiming that climate change is a driving factor for increased displacement and migration. READ MORE

  3. 22. Analysis of BIM and GIS integration: results from literature review and questionnaire

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

    Author : Liu Ruixue; Zhong Yicheng; [2021]
    Keywords : Geographic Information System; Building Information Model; Integration; AEC industry.;

    Abstract : Abstract. BIM (Building Information Model) and GIS (Geographic Information System) have been rapidly developed in recent years due to their respective strengths in projects. But these two systems are totally different on focus, reference systems and data storage. READ MORE

  4. 23. Rooftop Solar Power Production Potential of Existing Public Housing Buildings in Singapore

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Jamie Liew; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Energy Transition; Urban Development; Solar; Geographic Information System; High-Rise Residential Buildings; Singapore;

    Abstract : The importance of increasing renewable energy production to facilitate a sustainable energy transition has been well-discussed and reinforced worldwide. In land- and resource-scarce and tropical Singapore, solar has been deemed the most feasible renewable energy technology for the country moving forward. READ MORE

  5. 24. Onboarding Interaction Design for Improved Learnability of GIS

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Människa-datorinteraktion

    Author : Juhee Kim; [2021]
    Keywords : Research through design; Onboarding interaction; Geographic information systems; Novice user;

    Abstract : In an era when the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is ever increasing, users still find them difficult to learn. The issue mainly derives from the fact that GIS interfaces’ learnability hurdles are not lowered for beginner users. READ MORE

  6. 25. Factors Influencing Farmers’ Readiness for Climate Change Adaptation: Southwest Washington, USA & Skåne, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Zachary Spangler; [2021]
    Keywords : agriculture; agricultural extension; crop advisory services; climate change adaptation; farmers; egocentric social networks; Skåne; Washington; correlation; survey; USA; Sweden; Social Sciences; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change impacts global agricultural systems through changes in average temperature, precipitation quantity and timing, and extreme weather events. Climate change adaptation (CCA) for agricultural systems will be based on changes to farms’ day-to-day operations and long-range planning, governmental policies and regulations, and broad changes in supply chains. READ MORE