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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"GIS modeling"”.
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GIS Modeling of the Prominent Geohazards in Arkansas
… approach for mass wasting susceptibility modeling applied to the Boston Mountains in NW Arkansas, and the second fold is a GIS-based regression modeling of the extreme weather patterns at the state level. Each study fold is presented in this thesis as a separate chapter embracing a …
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GIS Modeling of Desert Root Crop Maturation on the Mid-Columbia Plateau
… maturation rates of these desert root crops, a GIS model was developed using lntergraph's GeoMedia Grid Software. By modeling the potential growth patterns of these plant resources, it is possible to predict the movements of the peoples involved in this particular subsistence activity. The …
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GIS Modeling of Elk Habitat Suitability in the North Cascades of Washington State
… was to use custom Geographic Information System (GIS) elk habitat suitability models to model baseline elk habitat suitability in the 8,600 km<sup>2</sup> North Cascades elk management area, and then evaluate how theoretical forage enhancement sites would affect habitat suitability. Prior to …
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Accumulated Surfaces & Least-Cost Paths: GIS Modeling for Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) Navigation
The Geographic Information System (GIS) is a crucial part of any land navigation system. Autonomous ground vehicles should have access to stored geographic data and the ability to manipulate it for routing purposes. Since there is no human interaction involved in operating these vehicles, data that …
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GIS Modeling of Wetlands Elevation Change in Response to Projected Sea Level Rise, Trinity Bay, Texas
… sea level rise. The study combines numerical modeling and a geographic information system. A smoothing technique is used on a United States Geographical Survey (USGS) digital elevation model to obtain elevation profiles that more accurately represent the gently sloping wetlands surface. The …
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An Economic Approach to Modeling Archaeological Settlement Patterns in Central Idaho
Archaeologists can gain a better understanding of subsistence strategies by analyzing the net advantage of exploiting certain resources over others across a large area with the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and application of economic. GIS modeling is a powerful tool used by …
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A GIS-Based Landscape Scale Model for Native Bee Habitat
… knowledge. This research explores the use of GIS in modeling native bee habitat to provide a landscape scale analysis method for native bees and develop a systematic sampling method for regional species list development. Raster GIS modeling, incorporating decision support and Poisson …
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Nonpoint source pollution modeling of an agricultural watershed within a geographic information system
… depended on the geographic information system (GIS) technology to determine input parameters and display output from models. There have also been numerous attempts to link GIS with lumped models to extend both the scope and scale of the analysis. The primary goal of this research is to use GIS …
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Characterization of Watersheds on Fort Benning Military Reservation: Comparison of Field Data to Watershed Parameters
… both physically collected data and computer modeling data. Physical data collected included total suspended solids (TSS) and grain size analysis using the Wolman Pebble Count method. Computer modeling analyzed the watersheds using ArcGIS 9.3 for comparison to physical data. Land use, slope, …
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Modeling Flash Floods in Small Ungaged Watersheds using Embedded GIS
… River Forecast Centers (RFC) in the U.S. using modeling systems that contain coarse, generalized land and stream characteristics and hydrologic runoff techniques that often are not calibrated for the forecast region of a given National Weather Service (NWS) office. This research investigates the …
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Distribution and Landscape Attributes of Greater Prairie Chickens and Sharp-Tailed Grouse Outside of Their Traditional Range in South Dakota
… and analyzes landscape characteristics using GIS modeling to develop a predictive model. Survey routes were developed in areas of potential suitable habitat and were sampled beginning ½ hour before sunrise and ending 2 to 2½ hours after sunrise during the breeding period of mid-March to early …
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A Global Approach to Disease Prevention: Predicting High Risk Areas for West Nile Infection in the Us
… analyses can be documented to an online GIS (Geographic Information System) that would contribute to a global collaboration on outbreaks and prevention of disease.
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Flood Processes, Forest Dynamics, and Disturbance In the Congaree River Floodplain, South Carolina
… 2D flood model proves to be a valuable tool for modeling complex overland flow processes for the Congaree floodplain and has many ecological applications. Flood and forest patterns revealed by this study can be used to help guide or redirect restoration efforts to match current or desired …
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Why Use Agent-Based Models To Explore Social Issues? The Case Of Intimate Partner Violence and Social Support Systems
Intimate partner violence is a major social problem, and while both men and women can be victims of abuse, the percentage of affected women, especially from low-income, immigrant and African-American communities appears to be higher due to structural inequalities. Women from various socio-cultural …
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Developing A GIS And Hydrological Modeling Approach For Sustainable Water Resources Management In The West Bank -- Palestine
<p>This research deals with setting up a GIS and hydrological modeling based approach for sustainable water resources management in the West Bank of Palestine. This water sustainability approach took into consideration the water balance, the social, the economic, the demographic, the environmental, …