Essays about: "Critical GIS"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 36 essays containing the words Critical GIS.

  1. 16. Groundwater investigation at Storsudret, Gotland

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ludvig Almqvist; [2018]
    Keywords : Subsurface dam; subdam; groundwater level; GIS; storage; groundwater balance; Topographic wetness index; Gwbal; well extraction; drainage control; specific capacity;

    Abstract : Sweden have faced decreasing groundwater storage with critical low groundwater levels for several years. Gotland is one example with issues of providing freshwater due to the low groundwater levels. These circumstances can be related to impacts caused by early agriculture development, an increased demand of freshwater and climate change. READ MORE

  3. 17. Developing Data Extraction and Dynamic Data Visualization (Styling) Modules for Web GIS Risk Assessment System (WGRAS)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Daniel Assefa; [2018]
    Keywords : Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Disaster Risk Management; web GIS; Volunteered Geographic Information VGI ; Map Visualization and styling; Geo-spatial data extraction; OpenStreetMap OSM ; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Interactive web-GIS tools play an important role in determining disaster risk assessment which ultimately result in reduction of unexpected damages, cost and saves millions of lives. Disaster management practitioners largely benefited information at their disposal about location where possible incidents are eminent, anticipate the impact and project possible outcomes to help mitigate and organize proper response. READ MORE

  4. 18. Gendered spatial realities - Exploring the complexity of gendered space and place in Rosengård through a feminist application of GIS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Elina Lindeborg; [2017]
    Keywords : Feminist geographies; feminist GIS; critical GIS; gendered space and place; young women; Rosengård.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis is an exploration of the complexity of gendered spaces and places. Grounding in feminist geographical theory and an understanding of space and place as gendered, the experiences and emotions of six young women from Rosengård, Malmö, connected to space and place are problematized and contextualised. READ MORE

  5. 19. The match of demand and supply of public transportation (bus) services in Borlänge, Dalarna.

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Mikrodataanalys

    Author : Cynthia Mahbub; [2017]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Accessibility to public transport service allows mobility of people who do not have access to private cars and at the same time reduces adverse effects of motorized vehicles such as energy consumption, air pollution, etc. Government body promotes to use public transport to facilitate better living condition. READ MORE

  6. 20. Flood Mapping: Assessing the uncertainty associated with flood inundation modelling. A case study of the Mora River, Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Isabelle Åberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Flood inundation modeling; hydraulic modeling; HEC-RAS; översvämningskartering; hydraulisk modellering; HEC-RAS;

    Abstract : Expansion of cities and major infrastructure projects lead to changes in land use and river flows. The probability of flooding is expected to increase in the future as a result of these changes in combination with climate change. READ MORE