ROLE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) IN LOCATING THE MOST SUITABLE SITES FOR HAZARDOUS MEDICAL WASTE DUMPSTERS (CASE STUDY: SOHAG CITY)

The aim of the study is the determination of socio-economic characteristics of the elderly, emphasizing the usefulness of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the socio-economic indicators that affect the health level of the elderly. Given the usefulness of GIS and their application in the fields of physical health, mental health, health services and general health management, a survey for the investigation of the socio-economic indicators that affect the health level of the elderly was carried out, using a specially designed questionnaire. The results of this survey were plotted in the corresponding geographical locations on the maps, giving the person concerned a full picture of the geographical distribution of socio-economic indicators that affect the health level of the elderly.

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ORISS

Information Systems for Sustainable Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-342-5.ch016 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 260-276 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Simon Giesecke ◽

Gerriet Reents

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Geographic Information Systems ◽

Geographic Information ◽

Traditional Methods ◽

Web Based ◽

Internet Technologies ◽

Project Group ◽

The University ◽

The Web

In this chapter, we present the Web-based carpooling system ORISS, which was initially developed by a student project group at University of Oldenburg. It is currently being deployed at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg with support of the DBU (Federal German Foundation for the Environment). We describe the role of carpools in traffic, particularly in commuter traffic, and show perspectives of an increased usage of carpools. A significant impact on the eco-balance of the university can be expected. We explain how Internet technologies and geographic information systems can be used for the arrangement of carpools, and show advantages over traditional methods of carpooling. The concrete architecture of ORISS and the algorithms used are outlined. We conclude the chapter by describing the circumstances of deployment and propose possible future extensions of the system.

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Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to the Management and Evaluation of Remedial Investigation Data: A Case Study

10.4133/1.2922722 ◽

2000 ◽

Author(s):

A. Edward Sciulli ◽

William E. Stenger

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Geographic Information Systems ◽

Geographic Information

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Role of Geographic Information Systems in Regional Transportation Planning

Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board ◽

10.1177/0361198196151800106 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 1518 (1) ◽

pp. 25-31 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

John C. Sutton

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Geographic Information Systems ◽

Data Integration ◽

Transportation Planning ◽

Geographic Information ◽

Transportation Modeling ◽

Clean Air ◽

Traffic Impacts ◽

State Programs

Geographic information systems (GISs) are becoming more widely used in transportation planning agencies, especially among metropolitan transportation organizations. The extension of GIS into transportation (GIS-T) is driven largely by the requirements of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and legislation by states that mandate the development of transportation programs to reduce traffic impacts. Traditionally, transportation modeling of traffic impacts, calculation of vehicle emissions, and consideration of wider transportation planning effects, including transit, have employed different modeling techniques, often in different agencies or in separate sections within an agency. The results from these modeling and planning exercises have more often than not been displayed on different map bases, using different graphic programs to represent the data. The requirements of federal and state programs are encouraging modelers and planners to consider more consistent methods of data integration and display, hence the growing interest in GIS-T. The role of GIS-T in regional transportation planning is evaluated, including data integration issues, the configuration of transportation networks for use with GIS, and the linkage of transportation models to GIS.

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