The role of geospatial technologies for integrating landscape in language

2011 ◽  
pp. 381-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renée Sieber ◽  
Christopher Wellen
Keyword(s):  
Geospatial Technologies

The Role of Geospatial Technologies in Modeling Acid Mine Drainage

2016 ◽  
pp. 181-195
Author(s):  
Shingirirai Mutanga ◽  
Munyaradzi Mujuru ◽  
Keneilwe Hlahane ◽  
Mashilo D Moshobane
Keyword(s):  
Acid Mine Drainage ◽  
Mine Drainage ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Acid Mine

scholarly journals OntoFire: an ontology-based geo-portal for wildfires

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3157-3170 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Kalabokidis ◽  
N. Athanasis ◽  
M. Vaitis
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Data ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
End Users ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Data Infrastructures ◽  
Spatial Data Infrastructures

Abstract. With the proliferation of the geospatial technologies on the Internet, the role of geo-portals (i.e. gateways to Spatial Data Infrastructures) in the area of wildfires management emerges. However, keyword-based techniques often frustrate users when looking for data of interest in geo-portal environments, while little attention has been paid to shift from the conventional keyword-based to navigation-based mechanisms. The presented OntoFire system is an ontology-based geo-portal about wildfires. Through the proposed navigation mechanisms, the relationships between the data can be discovered, which would otherwise not be possible when using conventional querying techniques alone. End users can use the browsing interface to find resources of interest by using the navigation mechanisms provided. Data providers can use the publishing interface to submit new metadata, modify metadata or removing metadata in/from the catalogue. The proposed approach can improve the discovery of valuable information that is necessary to set priorities for disaster mitigation and prevention strategies. OntoFire aspires to be a focal point of integration and management of a very large amount of information, contributing in this way to the dissemination of knowledge and to the preparedness of the operational stakeholders.

The Big Brother

2010 ◽  
pp. 246-258
Author(s):  
Virendra Pathak ◽  
Robert Webb
Keyword(s):  
Developing Nations ◽  
Population Pressure ◽  
Urban Structure ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Changing Environment ◽  
Infrastructure Planning ◽  
Sustainable Infrastructure ◽  
Big Brother

Monitoring urban growth and land-use change is an important issue for sustainable infrastructure planning. Rapid urban development, sprawl and increasing population pressure, particularly in developing nations, are resulting in deterioration of infrastructure facilities; loss of productive agricultural lands and open spaces; pollution; health hazards; and micro-climatic changes. In addressing these issues effectively, it is crucial to collect up-to-date and accurate data and monitor the changing environment at regular intervals. This chapter discusses the role of geospatial technologies for mapping and monitoring the changing environment and urban structure, where such technologies are highly useful for sustainable infrastructure planning and provision.

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