scholarly journals Systematic approach for ungaged basins’ discharge determination in Western Peloponnese, Greece

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-353
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
High Water ◽  
Hydrologic Model ◽  
Rational Method ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Design Flood ◽  
Peak Flows

Determining peak flows for ungaged areas is difficult and involves high uncertainty. Advanced computer capabilities provided by geographical information systems and hydrologic modeling software are used for detailed determination of the parameters involved, both for simple methods as the rational method and more detailed ones as the application of synthetic hydrographs. For the determination of the runoff coefficients and other runoff parameters, digital elevation models were combined with geologic and land use maps in order to extract morphologic and other distributed parameters with the use of GIS for computation of watershed runoff. The discharges were determined by the rational method, the Fuller’s formula and a hydrologic model using synthetic hydrographs according to SCS. A dependable estimate of the design discharge is necessary both for demarcation studies of watercourses and the assessment and management of flood risks according to the guidelines of Directive 2007/60/EC. In this paper a case study in Western Peloponnese is presented. Area specific fitted equations relating the drainage area to the peak flows were developed, that can be used in adjacent regions. The results of the hydrologic studies performed for many geographical units of the new Patra - Pyrgos - Tsakona highway, presently under construction, are analyzed and presented. Results of the rational method and modeling with the HEC-HMS system using SCS hydrographs were compared. Transverse drainage works, where the motorway crosses watercourses, were designed with the 50- yr design discharges determined by the hydrologic model with the use of synthetic hydrographs, lag time and CN, depending on land use, geology and soil cover, determined according to SCS. In the case of bridges with piers the corresponding 100-yr values were used. Differences between the rational method and the hydrologic model are not significant in most cases. Pronounced differences were noticed only in the combined presence of high water transmissivity soils and forest cover. Regional equations were developed for use. In the basins used there are no areas with major urban development or basins with control structures. The equations refer to the 50-yr design flood and can be used in any further computation that may be required in the vicinity without further hydrologic analysis. Comparison with other studies shows good agreement and with similar equations from other projects resemblance.

scholarly journals The influence of deforestation and anthropogenic activities on runoff generation

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (No. 6) ◽  
pp. 245-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaleghi Mohammad Reza
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Hydrologic Model ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Runoff Generation ◽  
Mazandaran Province ◽  
Gis And Remote Sensing ◽  
Flood Peak

In recent decades, due to rapid human population increases and in its results, destructive effects of anthropogenic activities on natural resources have become a great challenge. Land use and vegetation are important factors in soil erosion and runoff generation. This study was performed to assess the effects of different amounts of forest cover on the control of runoff and soil loss in the Talar basin, which is located in Mazandaran province, using a runoffrainfall model, geographical information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) to determine the hydrologic effects of deforestation on the Talar watershed (north of Iran). A runoff-rainfall model has been presented using GIS (HECGeoHMS) and hydrologic model (HEC-HMS). Land use changes (deforestation) and anthropogenic activities (roads and impervious surfaces development) were evaluated using RS techniques and satellite images. We used the Soil Conservation Service and Curve Number methods for hydrograph simulation and runoff estimation, respectively. First, a model was performed and optimized. Afterward, the optimized model was evaluated by other six events of floods (model validation). According to the obtained results, the runoff generation potential has been increased in the Talar watershed due to deforestation during the last forty years. Land use changes cause an increase in runoff volume and flood peak discharge.

scholarly journals DETERMINAÇÃO DA CAPACIDADE DE USO DAS TERRAS DO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO MANUEL - SP

Irriga ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-149
Author(s):  
Osmar Delmanto Júnior ◽  
Sergio Campos ◽  
Lincoln Gehring Cardoso ◽  
Zacarias Xavier de Barros
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Information System ◽  
Geographical Information System ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Digital Storage ◽  
Territorial Organization ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Excellent Tool

DETERMINAÇÃO DA CAPACIDADE DE USO DAS TERRAS DO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO MANUEL - SP   Osmar Delmanto JuniorSérgio CamposLincoln Gehring CardosoZacarias Xavier  de BarrosDepartamento de Engenharia Rural, Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP. CP 237, CEP 18603-970. E-mail: [email protected]  1 RESUMO  Esse trabalho objetivou a elaboração da carta de capacidade de uso das terras do Município de São Manuel - SP, visando o planejamento adequado da ocupação do solo, utilizado-se de Sistema de Informação Geográfica (SIG).  A bacia situa-se entre as coordenadas geográficas  22º 28’ 20” e 22º 53’ 10” de latitudes S e os meridianos 48º 21’ 52” e 48º 48’ 00” de longitudes W Gr., apresentando uma área de 60.988ha.   O mapa de capacidade de uso da terra do município foi elaborado a partir dos mapas de classes de declive e de solo, tomando-se por base as características de cada um e utilizando-se da tabela de julgamento de classes de capacidade de uso.  As áreas da classe e subclasses de capacidade de uso das terras determinadas pelo SIG –IDRISI foram:  IIe,s (22,64%); IIIe (8,62%); IIIe,s (15,83%); IIIs (29,97%); IVe (10,82%); VIe (3,95%) e VIIe (0,96%).  Os resultados permitiram inferir que as subclasses mais significativas foram a IIIs e IIe,s.  As classes de declive de 0 a 20% ocorrem em mais de ¾ do Município, sendo as áreas planas, as mais representativas, pois ocorrem em quase 1/3 da área total.  O SIG mostrou-se uma excelente ferramenta para determinação da capacidade de uso da terra, demonstrando que a utilização do geoprocessamento facilita e agiliza o cruzamento dos dados digitais, permitindo seu armazenamento, que poderão ser utilizados para outras análises em futuros planejamentos geoambientais.  UNITERMOS: Sistema de Informações Geográficas, unidades de solo, classes  de declive, capacidade de uso da terra   DELMANTO JUNIOR, O.; CAMPOS S.; CARDOSO, L.G.; BARROS, Z.X. LAND USE CAPABILITY DETERMINATION OF SÃO MANUEL MUNICIPALITY-SP   2 ABSTRACT  The present work purposed a land use capability chart development from São Manuel Municipality-SP using a Geographical Information System - Idrisi aiming to contribute for a better territorial organization and soil occupation planning. The basin is located in the 22º 28’ 20” geographical co-ordinates at 22º 53’ 10” S latitude, 48º 21’ 52” and 48º 48’ 00” meridian of W Gr. longitude, presenting an area of 9180,12ha.  The chart of the basin land use capability was elaborated from the soil and sloping class charts based on each one characteristics and using the class table of use capability. The class and subclass areas determined through the Geographical Information System IDRISI presented the following values: IIe,s (22,64%), IIIe (8,62%), IIIe,s (15,83%), IIIs (29,97%), IVe (10,82%), VIe (3,95%) and VIIe (0,96%).  The results allowed to infer that the most significant sub classes were IIIs and IIe,s. The 0 to 20% sloping classes have occurred in more than ¾ of the district. Plane areas were the most significant since they occur in nearly 1/3 of the whole area. The Geographical Information System IDRISI has been an excellent tool to determine land use capability, specially related with geo-processing use. The later also facilitates the input, analysis and display of spatial environmental information as well as data digital storage which could be used for other analyses in further geo-environmental design.  KEYWORDS: Geoprocessing, land-use capability, Geographical Information Systems.

Assessment of land-use change in coastal areas through geographical information systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Verónica Lango-Reynoso ◽  
Karla Teresa González-Figueroa ◽  
Fabiola Lango-Reynoso ◽  
María del Refugio Castañeda-Chávez ◽  
Jesús Montoya-Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Change ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Coastal Ecosystems ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Computer Based

Objective: This article describes and analyzes the main concepts of coastal ecosystems, these as a result of research concerning land-use change assessments in coastal areas. Design/Methodology/Approach: Scientific articles were searched using keywords in English and Spanish. Articles regarding land-use change assessment in coastal areas were selected, discarding those that although being on coastal zones and geographic and soil identification did not use Geographic Information System (GIS). Results: A GIS is a computer-based tool for evaluating the land-use change in coastal areas by quantifying variations. It is analyzed through GIS and its contributions; highlighting its importance and constant monitoring. Limitations of the study/Implications: This research analyzes national and international scientific information, published from 2007 to 2019, regarding the land-use change in coastal areas quantified with the digital GIS tool. Findings/Conclusions: GIS are useful tools in the identification and quantitative evaluation of changes in land-use in coastal ecosystems; which require constant evaluation due to their high dynamism.

scholarly journals Modeling enzootic raccoon rabies from land use patterns - Georgia (USA) 2006-2010

F1000Research ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 285 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Duke ◽  
Jesse D. Blanton ◽  
Melissa Ivey ◽  
Charles Rupprecht
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Evergreen Forest ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Rabies Vaccination

We analyzed how land-use patterns and changes in urbanization influence reported rabid raccoons in Georgia from 2006 - 2010.  Using Geographical Information Systems and rabies surveillance data, multivariate analysis was conducted on 15 land-use variables that included natural topography, agricultural development, and urbanization to model positive raccoon rabies cases while controlling for potential raccoon submission bias associated with higher human population densities.  Low intensity residential development was positively associated with reported rabid raccoons while a negative association was found with evergreen forest.  Evergreen forests may offer a barrier effect where resources are low and raccoon populations are not supported.  Areas with pure stands of upland evergreen forest might be utilized in baiting strategies for oral rabies vaccination programs where fewer or no baits may be needed.  Their use as a barrier should be considered carefully in a cost-effective strategy for oral rabies vaccination (ORV) programs to contain the western spread of this important zoonotic disease.

Methodology of parking analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdoulaye Diallo ◽  
Jean-Simon Bourdeau ◽  
Catherine Morency ◽  
Nicolas Saunier
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Travel Behaviour ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Parking Management ◽  
Account Regulation ◽  
Parking Demand ◽  
Area Data

Cities are facing many challenges, in particular in relation to the mobility of people and the structure of land use. Parking management, which makes the link between land use and transportation, is one of the crucial ways to meet these challenges. In the Greater Montreal Area, data from origin–destination (OD) surveys is helpful in understanding typical travel behaviour. This study processes car driver trips from travel surveys to develop vehicle accumulation profiles and derive theoretical parking supplies from the observed parking demand, defined as the maximal number of cars parked in an area at a given time. This research also provides an assessment of the quality of the estimation by comparing the parking supplies derived from an OD survey to parking supplies estimated from public geographical information systems and field surveys. The paper shows that parking supply is subject to high variability and highlights that its assessment must take into account regulation data (obtained from on-street regulation parking signs data) that modulates the availability of the raw parking supply according to different days and hours of the day.

scholarly journals Assessment of Switchgrass-Based Bioenergy Supply Using GIS-Based Fuzzy Logic and Network Optimization in Missouri (U.S.A.)

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 4516
Author(s):  
Huynh Truong Gia Nguyen ◽  
Erik Lyttek ◽  
Pankaj Lal ◽  
Taylor Wieczerak ◽  
Pralhad Burli
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Network Optimization ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Analytical Approaches

Bioenergy has been globally recognized as one of the sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. An assured supply of biomass feedstocks is a crucial bottleneck for the bioenergy industry emanating from uncertainties in land-use changes and future prices. Analytical approaches deriving from geographical information systems (GIS)-based analysis, mathematical modeling, optimization analyses, and empirical techniques have been widely used to evaluate the potential for bioenergy feedstock. In this study, we propose a three-phase methodology integrating fuzzy logic, network optimization, and ecosystem services assessment to estimate potential bioenergy supply. The fuzzy logic analysis uses multiple spatial criteria to identify suitable biomass cultivating regions. We extract spatial information based on favorable conditions and potential constraints, such as developed urban areas and croplands. Further, the network analysis uses the road network and existing biorefineries to evaluate feedstock production locations. Our analysis extends previous studies by incorporating biodiversity and ecologically sensitive areas into the analysis, as well as incorporating ecosystem service benefits as an additional driver for adoption, ensuring that biomass cultivation will minimize the negative consequences of large-scale land-use change. We apply the concept of assessing the potential for switchgrass-based bioenergy in Missouri to the proposed methodology.

scholarly journals The Importance of Environmental Factors for the Development of Water Erosion of Soil in Agricultural Land: The Southern Part of Hronská Pahorkatina Hill Land, Slovakia

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1234
Author(s):  
Viera Petlušová ◽  
Peter Petluš ◽  
Michal Ševčík ◽  
Juraj Hreško
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Water Erosion ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Aerial Photographs ◽  
Slope Length ◽  
Erosion Processes

The water erosion research was carried out in the lowland type of hilly landscape. The aim was to monitor and evaluate the importance of environmental factors (steepness of slope, relief shapes, aspect, slope length, combination slope length (L) and slope (S)—LS factor, types of land use changes) for the development of water erosion. We focused on the identification of areas threatened by erosion by interpreting aerial photographs from several time periods. This was followed by verification of erosion using soil probes. We identified 408.44 ha of areas affected by erosion, and measured the depth of soil and “A” horizons thickness. The environmental factors were modeled in geographical information systems by tools for spatially oriented data. Subsequently, the influence and significance of individual environmental factors were compared, and the probability of erosion was statistically estimated. The decisive factors in the formation of erosive surfaces are the LS factor and the slope. We also consider the factor of the relief shape to be important. The shape did not appear to be very significant as a separately evaluated factor, but all convex parts correlate with the identified erosion surfaces. The susceptibility of erosion related to the aspect of the slopes to the cardinal directions has not been confirmed. Types of land use changes with the most significant relation of erosion were confirmed in areas of strong intensification. We confirmed the importance of factors and land use for the development of erosion processes.

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