Geosite assessment as the first step for the development of canyoning activities in North Montenegro DOI Creative Commons
Eldin Brđanin, Miško Milanović, Slavica Malinović‐Milićević

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Open Geosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract The objective of the study is to investigate current state canyons in northern part Montenegro, their potential for sustainable development, which could be achieved through canyoning as an attractive tourist attraction, and assess area’s geotourism potential. encompassed this research are Nevidio Canyon, Tara Grlja canyon river Ibar. was carried out using modified Geosite Assessment Model, includes tourists’ opinions on significance indicators assessment process. obtained results show that all four possess significant scientific, educational, aesthetic values development tourism. Since surveyed tourists pointed not only advantages but disadvantages these geosites, findings should further used valorization geoconservation geosite provide a more favorable deal arrival many possible. In future, investigated geosites improved with content activities, such interpretive boards tourists, expert guides, organized visits, infrastructure, promotion. Successful activities critical areas contribute being one key economically beneficial local population will develop communities larger number domestic foreign tourists.

Language: Английский

Delineation and Morphometric Characterization of Small- and Medium-Sized Caspian Sea Basin River Catchments Using Remote Sensing and GISs DOI Open Access
Vladimir Tabunshchik, Petimat M. Dzhambetova, Roman Gorbunov

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Water, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(5), P. 679 - 679

Published: Feb. 26, 2025

This investigation endeavors to demarcate the boundaries of small- and medium-sized river catchments within Caspian Sea drainage basin, with a specific focus on Northeastern Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Iran regions. A multi-faceted approach was employed, incorporating various remote sensing methods select key areas, including Sunzha, Sulak, Ulluchay, Karachay, Atachay, Haraz, Gorgan rivers. Subsequently, geoinformation systems (GISs) topographic maps were utilized determine morphometric characteristics these catchments, accompanied by an assessment accuracy data. The aim this study is evaluate suitability digital elevation models (DEMs) spatial resolution 30 m per pixel (including ASTER DEM, ALOS NASADEM, Copernicus SRTM DEM) 90 (Copernicus DEM for delineating basin catchments. For DEMs that successfully accurately delineated watershed boundaries, basins calculated. research has yielded novel findings regarding (area, perimeter, ruggedness catchment line (roundness coefficient), maximum height, minimum average height slope surface, length main watercourse, shape parameter (catchment elongation coefficient, slope, width basin) individual mountainous rivers in Iran, aforementioned serving as exemplars. practical significance results lies fact such detailed have been obtained first time, their clarified (burned out according DEMs), which can serve basis decision-making processes contribute development operational environmental monitoring state

Language: Английский

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Geospatial Modeling of Suitable Sites for Solar Power Plants Based on GIS and BWM: A Case Study of the City of Kraljevo, Serbia DOI
Uroš Durlević, Nina Čegar, Filip Vujović

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Lecture notes in operations research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 129 - 142

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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GIS-based spatial modeling of landslide susceptibility using BWM-LSI: A case study – city of Smederevo (Serbia) DOI Creative Commons

Vojislav Deđanski,

Uroš Durlević, Aleksandar Kovjanić

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Open Geosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Landslides and slope processes constitute one of the most frequent natural hazards in valleys near major rivers mountainous regions. The surface layer, characterized by its relatively loose composition, is prone to sliding due a combination distinct human-related factors. Specific sections along right bank Danube River Smederevo city exhibit significant susceptibility landslide activation, often leading substantial material losses posing risk local population. initial step provided research involves analyzing existing literature mapping landslides within study area. analysis covers both conditions anthropogenic activities. second includes establishing geospatial database Geographic Information System generating eight thematic maps. In third step, different weight coefficients were assigned criteria, which facilitated creation Landslide Susceptibility Index using Best–Worst Method. Subsequently, fourth composite map illustrating was produced. According this research, about 4% territory Smederevo, or 19.3 km 2 , highly very susceptible landslides. These localities are located on around Ralja River. Receiver operating characteristic-area under curve value indicates high predictive power (approximately 1), thus suggesting reliability used methodology. This visualization areas such occurrences empowers policymakers implement more effective environmental protection measures institute sustainable management practices for agricultural parcels region. Also, represents inaugural integration advanced remote sensing techniques interdisciplinary investigations, offering deeper insights into activity area yielding comprehensive results.

Language: Английский

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Geosite assessment as the first step for the development of canyoning activities in North Montenegro DOI Creative Commons
Eldin Brđanin, Miško Milanović, Slavica Malinović‐Milićević

et al.

Open Geosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract The objective of the study is to investigate current state canyons in northern part Montenegro, their potential for sustainable development, which could be achieved through canyoning as an attractive tourist attraction, and assess area’s geotourism potential. encompassed this research are Nevidio Canyon, Tara Grlja canyon river Ibar. was carried out using modified Geosite Assessment Model, includes tourists’ opinions on significance indicators assessment process. obtained results show that all four possess significant scientific, educational, aesthetic values development tourism. Since surveyed tourists pointed not only advantages but disadvantages these geosites, findings should further used valorization geoconservation geosite provide a more favorable deal arrival many possible. In future, investigated geosites improved with content activities, such interpretive boards tourists, expert guides, organized visits, infrastructure, promotion. Successful activities critical areas contribute being one key economically beneficial local population will develop communities larger number domestic foreign tourists.

Language: Английский

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