Essays about: "importance of Information technology in land management"

Found 4 essays containing the words importance of Information technology in land management.

1. 1. Evaluation of private operated isolated mini grids in rural Tanzania

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Clara Andrén; Carl Mailer; [2018]
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   Abstract : In Tanzania approximately 15 % of the population have access to electricity, a resource critical to a socio-economic development. To reach the governmental goal of becoming a middle-income country (defined as a GNI per capita between 1,006 USD and 3,955 USD) by 2025 the rate of electrification needs to be greater than the 3 % growth rate of the population. READ MORE

3. 2. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems for Flood Risk Mapping and Near Real-time Flooding Extent Assessment in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area

   University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

   Author : Priscilla Adjei-Darko; [2017]
   Keywords : Natural disasters; Floods; Remote sensing; Geographic information system;

   Abstract : Disasters, whether natural or man-made have become an issue of mounting concern all over the world. Natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, cyclones, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions are yearly phenomena that have devastating effect on infrastructure and property and in most cases, results in the loss of human life. READ MORE

4. 3. Landsat and MODIS Images for Burned Areas Mapping in Galicia, Spain

   University essay from KTH/Geodesi och geoinformatik

   Author : Pablo Mazuelas Benito; Ana Fernández Torralbo; [2012]
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   Abstract : The extent, frequency and intensity of forest fires in Mediterranean regions have become an important problem in recent decades. Nowadays, remote sensing is an essential tool for the planning and management of the land at different scales. READ MORE

5. 4. GIS model for the Land Use and Development Master Plan in Rwanda

   University essay from Ämnesavdelningen för samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Willem Tims; [2009]
   Keywords : GIS; Multicriteria Decision Analysis; AHP; Stakeholders; Decision-support system; Land-use suitability; Rwanda;

   Abstract : This thesis was aimed at the development of a Geographical Information System (GIS) based model to support the Rwanda Land Use and Development Master Plan. Developing sustainable land management is the main task of this master plan. Stakeholder’s involvement was of key importance. READ MORE