APPLICATION OF GIS TECHNOLOGY TO ASSESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUITABILITY FOR RUPICAPRA RUPICAPRA IN ROMANIAN CARPATHIANS DOI Open Access

Sanda-Maria ROŞCA,

Vasile Ceuca

Geographia Technica, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(2/2023), P. 196 - 212

Published: Oct. 2, 2023

The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is one of the primary mammals on territory Romania that still exists nowadays, but which has restricted its suitable living habitat to alpine and subalpine areas due global warming influence anthropic factors (poaching, excessive grazing).The main aim present study consists ecological diagnosis fields in Romanian Carpathians for by using tools mapping, as well statistical mathematical analysis GIS technology.In order determine field favorability modelling chamois, we used both knowledge expert-type data official assessments real actual numbers specimens, also, a complete database regarding biotic (topographic characteristics, hydrographic network, climate characteristics); abiotic (the existence pastures, shrubby forest vegetation, presence feeding during winter), (grazing, mountain tourism).All hunting grounds at level mountainous area was analysed qualitative quantitative manner while taking into account restriction character these factors.To validate results were obtained, from 97 where used.The highlighted territories situated massifs: Rodnei, Retezat, Făgăraș, Pietrosul Maramureșului being provide best conditions Rupicapra rupicapra.With studies our disposal, researchers may indirectly evaluate genetic diversity species are already repopulation Carpathians' most advantageous areas.

Language: Английский

Advancements and Applications of Drone-Integrated Geographic Information System Technology—A Review DOI Creative Commons
Md Muzakkir Quamar, Baqer Al-Ramadan, K. A. Khan

et al.

Remote Sensing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(20), P. 5039 - 5039

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have gained numerous applications due to their low cost, ease of use, vertical takeover and landing, ability operate in high-risk or hard-to-reach areas. The contribution this review is that building the bridge between drone technology its application advancements field Geographic Information System (GIS). integration drones GIS valuable it reduces costs improves accessibility for geospatial data collection. Traditional methods involving aircraft photography are expensive, requiring hiring aircraft, pilots, photographers. Drones equipped with advanced cameras artificial intelligence software can replace conventional technique at same time, be economical time-efficient. expected bring revolutionary benefits fields precision agriculture, urban planning, emergency health response, disaster management, development smart cities, food delivery, etc. In paper, a state-of-the-art deployment drone-integrated different presented. Numerous techniques associated challenges related development, formulation, implementation, regulation highlighted. It has been concluded drone-integration solutions improve efficiency accuracy, enhance decision-making process, facilitate better real-time monitoring. findings paper intended help benefit researchers, business developers, service providers, industrialists, policymakers.

Language: Английский

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Drones for Flood Monitoring, Mapping and Detection: A Bibliometric Review DOI Creative Commons
Umair Iqbal, Muhammad Zain Bin Riaz, Jiahong Zhao

et al.

Drones, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. 32 - 32

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Floods are one of the most often occurring and damaging natural hazards. They impact society on a massive scale result in significant damages. To reduce floods, needs to keep benefiting from latest technological innovations. Drones equipped with sensors algorithms (e.g., computer vision deep learning) have emerged as potential platform which may be useful for flood monitoring, mapping detection activities more efficient way than current practice. better understand scope recent trends domain drones management, we performed detailed bibliometric analysis. The intent performing analysis waws highlight important research trends, co-occurrence relationships patterns inform new researchers this domain. was terms performance (i.e., publication statistics, citations top publishing countries, journals, institutions, publishers Web Science (WoS) categories) science by country, keyword co-occurrences, co-authorship, co-citations bibliographic coupling) total 569 records extracted WoS duration 2000–2022. VOSviewer open source tool has been used generating network maps. Subjective discussions results explain obtained In end, review 28 publications subjected process-driven context management. active areas were also identified future regard use activities.

Language: Английский

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Interpretable flash flood susceptibility mapping in Yarlung Tsangpo River Basin using H2O Auto-ML DOI Creative Commons

Fei He,

Suxia Liu, Xingguo Mo

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

Flash flood susceptibility mapping is essential for identifying areas prone to flooding events and aiding decision-makers in formulating effective prevention measures. This study aims evaluate the flash Yarlung Tsangpo River Basin (YTRB) using multiple machine learning (ML) models facilitated by H2O automated ML platform. The best-performing model was used generate a map, its interpretability analyzed Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) tree interpretation method. results revealed that top four models, including both single ensemble demonstrated high accuracy tests. map generated eXtreme Randomized Trees (XRT) showed 8.92%, 12.95%, 15.42%, 31.34%, 31.37% of area exhibited very high, moderate, low, low susceptibility, respectively, with approximately 74.9% historical floods occurring classified as moderate susceptibility. SHAP plot identified topographic factors primary drivers floods, importance analysis ranking most influential such descending order DEM, wetness index, position normalized difference vegetation average multi-year precipitation. demonstrates benefits interpretable learning, which can provide guidance mitigation.

Language: Английский

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Multi-Instrumental Approach to Slope Failure Monitoring in a Landslide Susceptible Newly Built-Up Area: Topo-Geodetic Survey, UAV 3D Modelling and Ground-Penetrating Radar DOI Creative Commons
Paul Sestraș, Ştefan Bilaşco, Sanda Roșca

et al.

Remote Sensing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(22), P. 5822 - 5822

Published: Nov. 17, 2022

Slope failures and landslides cause economic damage deaths worldwide. These losses can be minimized by integrating different methodologies, instruments, data monitoring to predict future landslides. In the constantly growing metropolitan area of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, changes in land cover, use, build-up areas are an issue. The unprecedented urban sprawl pushed city limits from Somes River hilly terrain prone erosion. This study focuses on a landslide-prone where previous slope failure caused significant losses. It combines topo-geodetic measurements, UAV surface displacement, GIS spatial analysis, ground-penetrating radar investigations, geotechnical assessment. Two years show that is undergoing erosion, with soil displacements few centimeters. Geodetic retaining wall’s control points indicates small rotation. Coupled georadar profile imaging showing rock layers uplift trend, it was deduced suffers global instability. findings provide valuable information about dynamics erosion for forecasting movements developing preventative strategies based new methodology affordable prevalent instrumentation techniques.

Language: Английский

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GIS based soil erosion assessment using the USLE model for efficient land management: A case study in an area with diverse pedo-geomorphological and bioclimatic characteristics DOI Creative Commons
Paul Sestraș, Sevastel Mircea, Sanda Roșca

et al.

Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 51(3), P. 13263 - 13263

Published: Sept. 26, 2023

The complex environmental process of soil erosion is crucial to sustainable land management and conservation. This study uses the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) model understand intricate interactions that cause in Cluj County, Romania, a region susceptible landslide phenomenon. established analysis depicts patterns from localised hotspots regions relative stability, providing valuable insights into this critical issue. Spatial distribution maps with color-coded gradients show risk identify vulnerable regions, temporal investigations depicting how changes affect erosion, making it relevant conservation management. A careful USLE model's parameters (Ls, Cs, C, S, K) shows their contributions. rates were graded five classes accordance general practices modelling, which range very-low, low, moderate, high very-high susceptibility erosion. While significant majority county’s surface represented by very-low low risk, several identified intense processes highlights need implement measures area. Identifying solutions encourages stakeholders protect soils, can provide policymakers useful information for developing improved guidelines water

Language: Английский

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Hydroclimatic extremes in arid and semi-arid regions: status, challenges, and future outlook DOI
Ahmed El Kenawy

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The application of geographic information systems and remote sensing technologies in urban ecology DOI
Mir Muhammad Nizamani, Muhammad Awais, Muhammad Qayyum

et al.

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 137 - 163

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Soil Erosion Assessment Using the Intensity of Erosion and Outflow Model by Estimating Sediment Yield: Case Study in River Basins with Different Characteristics from Cluj County, Romania DOI Creative Commons
Paul Sestraș, Sevastel Mircea,

Sorin Mihai Cîmpeanu

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(16), P. 9481 - 9481

Published: Aug. 21, 2023

As the fertile topsoil is constantly washed away and agricultural production decreased, soil erosion a serious environmental issue that affects entire planet. All river basins experience changes in land use affect sediment dynamics, erodibility, hydrologic response. The main reason for faster rates frequently attributed to those alterations. In current study, Intensity of Erosion Outflow (IntErO) model was used estimate yield maximum outflow from three Cluj County, Transylvania, Romania. Because county hilly has significant issues, it essential have solid understanding how occurs basins. This will allow more precise planning conservation projects effective management severity processes. IntErO offers quick, efficient, feasible insight into changing testing procedures been put place an component ongoing development watershed strategies at regional level. relief characteristics predominant selected prototype significantly influenced resulting real losses. application assessing Transylvanian hills represents novel approach. findings this study hold potential informing policymakers formulation robust regulations pertaining water conservation. Consequently, implementation such measures expected contribute safeguarding basin soils.

Language: Английский

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Remote Sensing Technologies for Monitoring Argane Forest Stands: A Comprehensive Review DOI Creative Commons
Mohamed Mouafik, Abdelghani Chakhchar,

Fouad Mounir

et al.

Geographies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(3), P. 441 - 461

Published: July 26, 2024

This comprehensive review explores the ecological significance of Argane stands (Argania spinosa) in southwestern Morocco and pivotal role remote sensing technology monitoring forest ecosystems. stands, known for their resilience semi-arid arid conditions, serve as a keystone species, preventing soil erosion, maintaining balance, providing habitat sustenance to diverse wildlife species. Additionally, they produce an extremely valuable oil, offering economic opportunities cultural local communities. Remote tools, including satellite imagery, LiDAR, drones, radar, GPS precision, have revolutionized our capacity remotely gather data on health, cover, responses environmental changes. These technologies provide precise insights into canopy structure, density, individual tree enabling assessments stand populations detection abiotic stresses, biodiversity, conservation evaluations. Furthermore, plays crucial vegetation productivity, drought stress, contributing sustainable land management practices. underscores transformative impact safeguarding ecosystems, particularly highlights its potential continued advancements research efforts.

Language: Английский

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A 3D-Panoramic fusion flood enhanced visualization method for VR DOI
Pei Dang,

Jun Zhu,

Yuxuan Zhou

et al.

Environmental Modelling & Software, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 169, P. 105810 - 105810

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

Language: Английский

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