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Showing 1 to 20 of 220 for “"geographic information systems (GIS)"”.
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Mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Humanitarian Demining
… operations. The focus of this study is a mobile GIS system, developed by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), which allows rapid, accurate, and completely digital collection of these demining surveys. Using data collected during local evaluations of the demining …
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Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to aid in siting dredged material disposal areas
… among stakeholders. The use of an interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) approach to site dredged material disposal areas is seen as a way of updating and improving current site selection methodologies. There were three specific goals of this project: 1. To develop a management …
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Strategies for building, managing and implementing geographic information systems (GIS) capabilities in transit agencies
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1995.
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The Development of a bi-level geographic information systems (GIS) database model for informal settlement upgrading
Existing Urban GIS models are faced with several limitations. Firstly, these models tend to be single-scale in nature. They are usually designed to operate at either metropolitan- or at the local-level. Secondly, they are generally designed to cater only for the needs of the formal and …
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Assessing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Use in Marketing Applications: A Case of Study in the Wood Products Industry
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a worldwide growing technology, however it is not yet completely accepted. Of all of the business processes in an organization, marketing is perhaps one of the natural fitting-processes to apply GIS. Even though there is recent research regarding …
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The Geography of Crime: Examining the Distribution of Break and Enters Across Regina Neighbourhoods Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
… coded and analyzed the data using ArcMap, a Geographic Information System (GIS). Pairing calls for service data with census data from 2006 enabled the examination of break and enter occurrences using the variables outlined by Shaw and McKay’s (1942) social disorganization theory. This study …
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Geological and structural analysis of the Hwange area-Northwest Zimbabwe: using remotely sensed data and geographic information systems (GIS)
… Integration of the remotely sensed data in a 2D GIS resulted in recognition of spatial relationships between lithologic units, geological structures , coal seams and vegetation patterns. The Hwange area constitutes the western part of the Mid-Zambezi Karoo basin. The area consist of a wide …
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The Implementation of an Integrated Transportation Planning Model With GIS and Expert Systems for Interactive Transportation Planning
… of combining transportation planning models with geographic information systems (GIS) and expert systems (ES) in the hope that integrating these systems can alleviate the inherent problems of transportation planning models such as user-unfriendliness, labor-intensiveness, and theoretical …
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Extending the Geographic Information Systems Research Agenda by Studying the Spatial Dimension of the Complex Real-World Problem of Homelessness
… in this dissertation investigates the claim that Information System (IS) field is well suited to the study of complex real-world problems such as homelessness due to its inherently transdisciplinary nature. The second chapter in this dissertation investigates the claim that the spatial analysis …
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High Performance Geospatial Analysis on Emerging Parallel Architectures
<p>Geographic information systems (GIS) are performing increasingly sophisticated analyses on growing data sets. These analyses demand high performance. At the same time, modern computing platforms increasingly derive their performance from several forms of parallelism. This dissertation explores …
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A GIS compilation of field data from the Smith's Fork Archaeological Site (23CL223), Clay County, Missouri
… terraces. Used in concert and compiled in a Geographic Information Systems (GIS), these techniques help to delimit the location and use of prehistoric archaeological settlement patterns that favored river terrace and flood plain locations along the Missouri River Valley system, such as …
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Integration of the Transportation Systems Analysis Model for the Small Aircraft Transportation System
… The outputs are automatically mapped using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to allow immediate and spatial analysis. The integrated model allows for faster running times and quicker analysis of the results. The ability to calculate travel time savings for travelers was also …
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The Role of Geographic Information Systems in Post-Disaster Neighborhood Recovery: Lessons from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
… residents have been using Public Participation Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS) as a tool for neighborhood recovery in post-Katrina and Rita New Orleans. The landfall of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita along the Gulf Coast Region changed the way that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are …
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Stream water quality corridor assessment and management using spatial analysis techniques: Introduction, evaluation, and implementation of the WQCM model.
… study presents a methodology that incorporates geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques for the creation of a stream corridor evaluation mechanism, coined the water quality corridor management (WQCM) model. Specifically, the study focuses on determining the viability of …
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Alternatives to Decennial Census Data: Using Intercensal Data to Assess Neighborhood Conditions
… through annual monitoring and trend analysis. Geographic information systems (GIS) technology was found to be a major factor in operationalizing intercensal neighborhood assessment.
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Mule Deer Habitat Modeling With the Use of Existing Government Data
The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used as a helpful tool for wildlife biologists. GIS can be used to analyze wildlife habitat. The purpose of this research was to use existing government data: Gap Analysis Project (GAP) data, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data and Digital Line …
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City of San Luis Obispo Open Space Vegetation Management Plan
… include a literature review, content analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), a course audit, and consultation with city staff and other stakeholders. Each open space property is identified in the plan, describing its location, vegetation, topography, assets, access points, water supply, …
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Measuring the COVID-19 Shock from Outer Space: Local Economic Vibrancy in 15 Global Cities
… consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Graph Theory, I create metrics to compare the impact across several cities worldwide. The results of this thesis indicate that the work and play activities were more affected than the residential activities. …
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Geography of Tuberculosis in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
… in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Behavioral, cultural and economic variables associated with TB morbidity are examined. From January 1998 to June 1999, data obtained from the Ghana Ministry of Health revealed that, men had a higher TB rate than …
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