scholarly journals Education and Training in Applied Remote Sensing in Africa: The ARCSSTE-E Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 350
Author(s):  
Ganiyu Agbaje ◽  
Omowumi Alabi ◽  
Etim Offiong
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Technology Education ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Space Applications ◽  
Science And Technology Education ◽  
The Impact

In Africa, there is growing knowledge regarding the use of data obtained by remote sensing and analysed while using Geographic Information Systems for solving myriad problems. The awareness has largely arisen through the efforts of the Programme on Space Applications (PSA) of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), and the subsequent UN resolutions for the establishment of Regional Centres for Space Science and Technology Education, to train scientists and researchers in different thematic areas of space, including Remote Sensing/Geographic Information Systems (RS/GIS). The African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in English (ARCSSTE-E) is one of these regional centres. The Centre has successfully trained 474 professionals from 18 countries since its inception in 1998; about 14% of these trainees have been female. This paper highlights the training programmes of ARCSSTE-E from its inception, and discusses the potential areas of improvement with a focus on the RS/GIS area. In 2019, a survey was conducted on alumni of the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme of ARCSSTE-E. Based on the analysis of their responses and the progression of the PGD programme to a new Masters programme in RS/GIS at the university, there is clear evidence regarding the impact of the UNOOSA-assisted capacity building programme on the work and career of alumni, which has already produced an appreciable number of trained personnel in developing countries in Africa.

scholarly journals GEOGRAFIA, GEOTECNOLOGIAS E AS NOVAS TENDÊNCIAS DA GEOINFORMAÇÃO: indicação de estudos realizados na região Nordeste

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Jonh Lennon Tavares da Silva ◽  
Dyego Freitas Rocha ◽  
Cláudia Maria Sabóia de Aquino
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Analytical Procedure ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Physical Geography ◽  
Regional Studies ◽  
New Applications ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sistemas De Informacion

A difusão do Geoprocessamento, do Sensoriamento Remoto e dos Sistemas de Informação Geográfica, abriu novas possibilidades de aplicação aos estudos geográficos. Nesse contexto e considerando o método bibliográfico como procedimento de análise, o artigo objetivou: (i) refletir sobre o impacto da postura geotecnológica sobre a meta básica da ciência geográfica, qual seja, explicar a organização do espaço, mediante abordagens e técnicas exitosas; (ii) indicar algumas tecnologias de análise espacial utilizadas no Brasil, evidenciando as novas tendências no contexto da Geoinformação e (iii) discutir a aplicação das Geotecnologias, indicando estudos realizados na região Nordeste. A partir do levantamento preliminar de estudos regionais, infere-se que as Geotecnologias têm grande potencial de aplicação nos estudos de Geografia Física.Palavras-chave: Geoprocessamento; Sistemas de Informação Geográfica; Sensoriamento Remoto; Geoinformação.GEOGRAPHY, GEOTECHNOLOGIES AND THE NEW TRENDS IN GEOINFORMATION: indication of studies accomplished in the Northeast regionABSTRACTWith the spread of Geoprocessing, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, new applications possibilities was opened for to the geographical studies. In this context and considering the bibliographical method as an analytical procedure, the papper aimed: (i) reflect on the impact of geotechnologic stance on the basic goal of geographical science, that is, explain the organization of space, through successful approaches and techniques; (ii) indicate some spatial analysis technologies used in Brazil, highlighting the new trends in the context of Geoinformation and (iii) discuss the application possibilities of Geotechnologies, indicating studies in the Northeast region. From the preliminary survey of regional studies, it infers that the Geotechnologies have great potential of application in Physical Geography studies.Keywords: Geoprocessing; Geographic Information Systems; Remote Sensing; Geoinformation.GEOGRAFÍA, GEOTECNOLOGÍAS Y LAS NUEVAS TENDENCIAS EN GEOINFORMACIÓN: indicación de estudios realizados en la región NordesteRESUMENLa difusión del Geoprocesamiento, Sensoriamento Remoto y Sistemas de Información Geográficas abrieron nuevas posibilidades de aplicación a los estudios geográficos. En este contexto y teniendo en cuenta el método bibliográfico como procedimiento analítico, el artículo tiene como objetivo: (i) reflexionar sobre el impacto de la postura geotecnológica en el objetivo básico de la ciencia geográfica, que es explicar la organización del espacio, a través de enfoques y técnicas exitosas; (ii) indicar algunas tecnologías de análisis espacial utilizadas en Brasil, destacando las nuevas tendencias en el contexto de la Geoinformación y (iii) discutir las posibilidades de aplicación de Geotecnologias, indicando estudios realizados en la región Nordeste. A partir del levantamiento preliminar de estudios regionales, se pudo inferir que las Geotecnologias tienen un gran potencial para su aplicación en los estudios de Geografía Física.Palabras clave: Geoprocesamiento; Sistemas de Información Geográficas; Sensoriamento Remoto; Geoinformación.

scholarly journals Application of Remote Sensing Data for Slum Identification Using Geography Information System (Case: Former Harbor, Singaraja City)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ruhilatul Janah ◽  
A Sediyo Adi Nugraha
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Remote Sensing Images ◽  
Geography Information ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Slum Settlements

This research was conducted in Singaraja City using high-resolution remote sensing images and geographic information systems. The purpose is to use remote sensing images and geographic information systems to identify slum settlements, especially the former harbor area in Singaraja City. Slum settlement is the impact of population growth that is difficult to control. As a result, the remote sensing image can identify three features: slums, non-slum settlement, and non-slum areas. Most slum settlements are located in coastal areas, and non-slum settlements are located in areas close to economic locations and tourist sites and offices. The most significant introduction to slum identification comes from the building area. Based on these results, it can be concluded that slum settlement can be identified through images obtained from Google earth and recognized visually through interpretation keys. 

Introducing Flood Susceptibility Index Using Remote-Sensing Data and Geographic Information Systems

2017 ◽  
pp. 381-400
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Stathopoulos ◽  
Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos ◽  
Christos Polykretis ◽  
Panagiotis Skrimizeas ◽  
Panagiota Louka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Sensing Data ◽  
Susceptibility Index ◽  
Flood Susceptibility
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