Essays about: "geo-spatial data"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words geo-spatial data.

  1. 1. Landslide Susceptibility Analysis Using Open Geo-spatial Data and Frequency Ratio Technique

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : TARIK EMRE YORULMAZ; [2022]
    Keywords : Landslides; Hazard mapping; Geographic Information Systems GIS ; Spatial analysis; Frequency ratio FR ; Area Under a Curve AUC ;

    Abstract : Landslide susceptibility maps are useful for spatial decision-making to minimize the lossof lives and properties. There are many studies related to the development of landslidesusceptibility maps using various methods such as Analytic Hierarchy Process, Weight ofEvidence and Logistic Regression. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Application of a Wildfire Evacuation Tool to Swedish locations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Johannes Jovlunden; [2022]
    Keywords : Wildfire evacuations; evacuation simulation; wildfire simulation; WUI-NITY; FARSITE; Prometheus; Swedish wildfire evacuations; geo-spatial data; computer modelling; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : WUI-NITY is a computer modelling program for wildfire evacuation simulations. This thesis examines the applicability of WUI-NITY to locations in Sweden. The program was tested at example locations representing the Swedish landscape. READ MORE

  4. 3. Rewilding Abandoned Farmland An Analysis of the Impact of Rewilding on Biodiversity in Projects of Rewilding Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Markus Ebel; [2021]
    Keywords : Rewilding; abandoned farmland; biodiversity; sustainability science; ecological integrity; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Biodiversity continues its devastating decline while Europe is facing an estimated 20 million ha of farmland abandonment until 2030. By reviewing scientific and grey literature, websites, and reports I investigate the impacts of rewilding on biodiversity in connection to abandoned farmland. READ MORE

  5. 4. Can Access to Fast Internet in Africa Promote HIV Awareness and Prevention? - Evidence from Nigeria

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Marie Helen Günther; [2020]
    Keywords : HIV Awareness; HIV Prevention; Internet; Submarine Cables; Nigeria;

    Abstract : Can access to the global Internet improve health behaviour and outcomes in Africa? Providing health-related information through the Internet - free of charge, tailored specifically to patients' needs and accessible from anywhere, anytime - has proven to enhance users' mental and physical wellbeing in numerous researched cases. However, little is known about this relation in developing countries, where fast and internationally connected Internet arrived only a decade ago. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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