The use of Geographic Information System in the development and utilization of ancient local chronicles

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 356-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suoling Zhu ◽  
Ping Bao
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Digital Humanities ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Qing Dynasty ◽  
Attribute Data ◽  
The World ◽  
Development And Utilization

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to apply Geographic Information System (GIS) in the development and utilization of Chinese ancient local chronicles to achieve the mining and visualization of historical data about products distribution and dispersal in Products in Local Chronicles of Guangdong. Design/methodology/approach – Using 1,756 records of product-related location names in Products in Local Chronicles of Guangdong of the Qing dynasty, which are recognized by a name recognition system, as attribute data; taking the spatial data of Chinese administrative geography of the Qing dynasty in 1820 and the Historical Atlas of China as spatial data; connect the attribute data with relevant spatial data based on the table connection function of Arcmap in Arcgis 8.3 to implement the data management, cartography and analysis. Findings – The application of GIS in the development and utilization of ancient local chronicles was quite successful. With some thematic maps, knowledge about products distribution and dispersal in ancient books was vividly displayed so as to facilitate relevant researches. Research limitations/implications – Only product-related location names inside China were analyzed, not other named entities in local chronicles; and only static visual display was achieved, not dynamic visual display. Historical maps of the world can be used to carry out the visualization of the products distribution and dispersal in the world, and even the visualization of other knowledge, such as poetries and songs scattered over many places in China. The process of products dispersal and the distribution of poetries and songs can be dynamically and visually displayed by pictures, audios, videos, multimedia, etc. Practical implications – By using GIS in the development and utilization of Chinese ancient local chronicles, this paper explores a new way for the collation of ancient books and open up a new area for the research of digital humanities. Originality/value – This is the first try about the application of GIS in the development and utilization of ancient local chronicles, and also the same of digital humanities research in the field of agricultural history.

Development of Bridges Maintenance Management System based on Geographic Information System Techniques (Case study: Al-Muthanna \ Iraq)

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 137-154
Author(s):  
Saif Abdul ameer Aattan ◽  
Maythm Al-Bakri
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Management System ◽  
Satellite Image ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Database Management System ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Attribute Data ◽  
Colour Image

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computerized database management system for accumulating, storage, retrieval, analysis, and display spatial data. In general, GIS contains two broad categories of information, geo-referenced spatial data and attribute data. Geo-referenced spatial data define objects that have an orientation and relationship in two or three-dimensional space, while attribute data is qualitative data that can be counted for recording and analysis. The main aim of this research is to reveal the role of GIS technology in the enhancement of bridge maintenance management system components such as the output results, and make it more interpretable through dynamic colour coding and more sophisticated visualization techniques than the conventional tabular data format. To achieve the main objective of this research, two study areas have been chosen: the old constructionbridge (Al-Qadisiyah bridge) and the newly constructed bridge (Barboty bridge). Both of them are in Al-Muthanna city \ Iraq. The data collection process was achieved in two stages: the first stage is providing a georeferenced satellite image for each study area for the purpose of producing a two-dimensional map. The second stage includes the field surveying process by total station and level instruments. GIS have been used to create a comprehensive database (Geodatabase) for both study areas. Geostatistical analysis was carried out in which the settlement areas of both study areas were defined by producing a colour image. The statistical tables for these analyses showed that the highest decline in the elevation reached at Al-Qadisiyah bridge to 19 mm in the middle of the bridge which is coloured as a red areas. On the other hand, it was found that the highest decline in the elevation of the Barboty bridge is 16 mm in the last part of steel space which is also coloured as a red areas.

scholarly journals Development of Bridges Maintenance Management System based on Geographic Information System Techniques

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 21-36
Author(s):  
Saif Abdul Ameer Wattan ◽  
Maythm Al-Bakri
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Management System ◽  
Satellite Image ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Database Management System ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Attribute Data ◽  
Colour Image

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computerized database management system for accumulating, storage, retrieval, analysis, and display spatial data. In general, GIS contains two broad categories of information, geo-referenced spatial data and attribute data. Geo-referenced spatial data define objects that have an orientation and relationship in two or three-dimensional space, while attribute data is qualitative data that can be counted for recording and analysis. The main aim of this research is to reveal the role of GIS technology in the enhancement of bridge maintenance management system components such as the output results, and make it more interpretable through dynamic colour coding and more sophisticated visualization techniques than the conventional tabular data format. To achieve the main objective of this research, two study areas have been chosen: the old construction bridge (Al-Qadisiyah bridge) and the newly constructed bridge (Barboty bridge). Both of them are in Al-Muthanna city \ Iraq. The data collection process was achieved in two stages: the first stage is providing a georeferenced satellite image for each study area for the purpose of producing a two-dimensional map. The second stage includes the field surveying process by total station and level instruments. GIS have been used to create a comprehensive database (Geodatabase) for both study areas. Geostatistical analysis was carried out in which the settlement areas of both study areas were defined by producing a colour image. The statistical tables for these analyses showed that the highest decline in the elevation reached at Al-Qadisiyah bridge to 19 mm in the middle of the bridge which is coloured as a red area. On the other hand, it was found that the highest decline in the elevation of the Barboty bridge is 16 mm in the last part of steel space which is also coloured as a red area.  

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI SIG UNTUK PEMETAAN USAHA MIKRO, KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UMKM) PRODUK KHAS KOTA PALEMBANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-92
Author(s):  
Eka Puji Agustini
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Gis Application ◽  
The Public ◽  
Attribute Data ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Geographically the area of Palembang City is 400.61 km2 which is divided into 16 subdistricts and 107 villages and has a sizeable population. The Office of Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises in Trade and Industry of Palembang City as an office directly related UMKM has mapped UMKM in Palembang City but this mapping is still limited to reporting, and is not yet widely accessible to the public. Therefore this study aims to map UMKM geographically and publicly accessible. This mapping will be built using Arcgis technology and Geographic Information System which is an application of earth data processing by looking at spatial data and attribute data. The results of this study are in the form of a GIS application that maps the UMKM of Palembang City.

Development of the geoinformation system for hunting farms.

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
М.Р.  Вагизов ◽  
Д.А. Дубов
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Strategy Of Development

Рассматривается необходимость разработки специализированной геоинформационной системы для отрасли охотничьего хозяйства. Указаны основные принципы проектирования и разработки приложения. Определены необходимые требования к проектируемой ГИС и задачи, которые способна решать система. Проведено описание организационной структуры геоинформационной системы и функции, подлежащие визуализации. Составлено схемотехнические решение и визуализация графического интерфейса взаимодействия пользователя с системой. В соответствии со Стратегией развития охотничьего хозяйства РФ до 2030 года, требуется повышать программно-информационное обеспечение охотпользователей. Обоснованием разработки является отсутствие единой системы сбора, хранения и систематизации данных о состоянии охотхозяйств, численности популяций и проведении необходимых мероприятий. Разработка специальной ГИС способна обеспечить поддержку в системе принятия решений человеком в интересах управления территориями охотхозяйств. Разработка продуманного интерактивного интерфейса позволит вывести ГИС на наиболее качественный уровень взаимодействия. Общеизвестно, что пространственные данные являются основой информационного обеспечения геоинформационных систем, в том числе локальных ГИС. Для непрерывного обновления геоданных требуется своевременная актуализация информации на сервере, в которой данная система развернута. Поэтому в качестве технологической основы выбрано проектирование именно веб-приложения, работающего через предустановленный браузер пользователя. Реализация функций данной ГИС, продуманный человеко-машинный интерфейс, включенный в ее состав, позволит использовать данную систему не только охотпользователям, но и заинтересованным специалистам в смежных отраслях: лесное хозяйство, картография, геоинформатика, зоогегография, охотоведение. Разработанная система может использоваться в учебном процессе при подготовке студентов по различным направлениям в высших образовательных учреждениях. Discusses the necessity of developing a specialized geographic information system for hunting groung. Carried out a description of the organizational structure of geoinformation systems and functions to be rendering. Determined necessary requirements for the design of the GIS and the tasks which the system are able to solve. The organizational structure of the geographic information system and the functions to be visualized are described. Compiled technical scheme and visualization GUI. In accordance with the strategy of development of the hunting industry of the Russian Federation until 2030, it is required to increase the software and information support for hunting users. The basis for development is the lack of a unified system of collection, storage and systematization of data on the state of hunting, population and carry out the necessary measures. The development of a special GIS is able to provide support in the system of decision-making by a person in the interests of managing the territories of hunting farms. The development of a thoughtful interactive interface will bring the GIS to the most high-quality level of interaction. It is well known that the spatial data are the basis for information support of geographic information systems, including local GIS. For continuous updates of the geodata requires a timely update information on the server in which the system is deployed. Therefore, as the technological base of the selected design it is the web application running through a preset user's browser. The implementation of the functions of this GIS, intelligent man-machine interface, included in its composition, will allow you to use this system not only hunters, but also to interested professionals in related industries, forestry, cartography, geoinformatics, zoogeography, and hunting. The developed system can be used in educational process for training students in various areas in higher educational institutions.

scholarly journals An Approach to Generate Spatial Voronoi Treemaps for Points, Lines, and Polygons

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Tian ◽  
Ximin Cui ◽  
Yu Gong
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Data Model ◽  
Space Filling ◽  
Distance Transformation ◽  
Voronoi Polygons ◽  
Spatial Coordinates ◽  
Filling Method ◽  
Spatial Data Model

As a space-filling method, Voronoi Treemaps are used for showcasing hierarchies. Previously presented algorithms are limited to visualize nonspatial data. The approach of spatial Voronoi Treemaps is proposed in this paper to eliminate these problems by enabling the subdivisions for points, lines, and polygons with spatial coordinates and references. The digital distance transformation is recursively used to generate nested raster Voronoi polygons while the raster to vector conversion is used to create a vector-based Treemap visualization in a GIS (geographic information system) environment. The objective is to establish a spatial data model to better visualize and understand the hierarchies in the geographic field.

scholarly journals Geographic Information System Produksi Energi dan Pertambangan Kabupaten Musi Banyuasin

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usman Ependi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Extreme Programming ◽  
Programming Approach ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Government Control

Energy and mining reporting have to conduct for the exploration company in order to make control while exploration. Government control can perform by making profiling of energy and mining data that exist in the area as consideration in taking policy or decision. Stages of energy and mining reporting are very important to do especially in areas that have energy and mining resources such as Musi Banyuasin regency. Profiling can performed by mapping the location of energy and mining results using a geographic information system (GIS) to organize data between explorers and governments. Based on these conditions GIS was developed using a technique that prioritizes user needs with extreme programming development techniques. The result of GIS development shows that the processing of data becomes information based on spatial and non-spatial data with the final result of energy and mining report. The report presented can be used as a report to the relevant parties as an effort to open data of energy and mining as material in decision-making or policy. Geographic information system generated systematically developed using extreme programming approach with five stages of exploration, planning, iteration, production and maintenance so that it can run funtionaly according to its function

The Role of GIS in City Competitiveness

2013 ◽  
pp. 1476-1501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khan R. Rahaman ◽  
Júlia M. Lourenço
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information System ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Information Storage ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gis Technology ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
The World

Virtually every city and region is engaged in activities to improve their relative global competitiveness. The Geographic Information System (GIS) is one of the powerful tools of information storage and information access, providing spatial data to different stakeholders and cities across the world. This chapter will highlight the role of GIS technology in empirical assessment of the competition among cities or regions, using a variety of data assembled by many different individuals, businesses, and institutions. This valuable information can be used in decision-making by stakeholders who are taking part in the competition and can be disseminated, accessed, and updated in a dynamic way. This chapter discusses the origins of urban competitiveness, dynamics and functions of competition, and current and future research possibilities made possible by GIS.

scholarly journals Simulation modeling of the spread of harmful emissions into the atmosphere on the basis of geographic information system (GIS) of monitoring environmental condition of a megalopolis

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aigul Bissarinova ◽  
Aisha Mamyrova ◽  
Bella Tussupova ◽  
Lyazzat Balgabayeva ◽  
Orken Mamyrbayev
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Surface Layer ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Simulation Modeling ◽  
Ecological Status ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Object Oriented Method ◽  
Environmental Condition ◽  
Harmful Emissions

Abstract In this paper, a methodology of geoinformation approach to mapping of atmospheric pollution of the air basin of Almaty city is developed. The proposed method of presenting data on pollution in form of an algorithm allows building a map of contamination of the surface layer of the atmosphere closest to the actually observed one. Designed object-oriented method of presentation of environmental pollution in the form of dynamic GIS models can be used when modeling the ecological status of any area, megalopolis, i.e. where spatial data, distributed in time, is used.

Untangling origin-destination flows in geographic information systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Graser ◽  
Johanna Schmidt ◽  
Florian Roth ◽  
Norbert Brändle
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Flow Maps ◽  
Local Strength ◽  
Edge Bundling

Origin–destination flow maps are a popular option to visualize connections between different spatial locations, where specific routes between the origin and destination are unknown or irrelevant. Visualizing origin–destination flows is challenging mainly due to visual clutter which appears quickly as data sets grow. Clutter reduction techniques are intensively explored in the information visualization and cartography domains. However, current automatic techniques for origin–destination flow visualization, such as edge bundling, are not available in geographic information systems which are widely used to visualize spatial data, such as origin–destination flows. In this article, we explore the applicability of edge bundling to spatial data sets and necessary adaptations under the constraints inherent to platform-independent geographic information system scripting environments. We propose (1) a new clustering technique for origin–destination flows that provides within-cluster consistency to speed up computations, (2) an edge bundling approach based on force-directed edge bundling employing matrix computations, (3) a new technique to determine the local strength of a bundle leveraging spatial indexes, and (4) a geographic information system–based technique to spatially offset bundles describing different flow directions. Finally, we evaluate our method by applying it to origin–destination flow data sets with a wide variety of different data characteristics.

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