Analysis and design of a GIS-enabled virtual public meeting space using UML for participatory municipal planning

Public Involvement ◽

Municipal Planning ◽

Analysis And Design ◽

Public Meeting

The main aim of this research is to develop and test Web-based Public Participation Geographical Information Systems (WebPPGIS) to enable public involvement and participation in municipal planning and decision making. This objective is based on the belief that by providing citizens with access to information and data in the form of maps and visualisations they can make better informed decisions and it can immerse them into the spatial decision making process. This thesis presents a prototype implementation serving for spatially related discussions which is based on the GeoVPMS (GIS-based Virtual Public Meeting Space) model introduced by (Li et al., 2007). Moreover, a prototype has been analysed, designed and implemented using UML (Unified Model Language) approach to demonstrate a Web GIS-based architecture with utilization of various open source GIS and other OSS (Open Source Software) tools. In addition, it depicts a cost effective model of n-tier (multi-tier) Web integrated application prototype that can facilitate online public participation in municipal planning and development processes. Its components include online GIS-based participation forum as well as notification system enhance communication during spatially-related discussions in municipal planning and manage all kinds of notice among members as well as general public participants. Furthermore, the spatial data handling components used in this prototype is designed to help the public to explore the spatial contexts related to the issues under planning with and without addressing the form, whereas this contribution makes the protytope more effective and successful. In addition, the prototype is demonstrated with a scenario of public participation in spatial planning using Region of Peel's data.

Web-based public participation geographical information systems: an aid to local environmental decision-making

Computers Environment and Urban Systems ◽

10.1016/s0198-9715(99)00049-6 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 109-125 ◽

Cited By ~ 225

Author(s):

R. Kingston ◽

S. Carver ◽

A. Evans ◽

I. Turton

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Information Systems ◽

Public Participation ◽

Web Based ◽

Environmental Decision Making ◽

Environmental Decision

A Geospatial database of gastric cancer patients and associated potential risk factors including lifestyle and air pollution

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-021-05506-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Hashemi Amin ◽

Mahtab Ghaemi ◽

Sayyed Mostafa Mostafavi ◽

Ladan Goshayeshi ◽

Khadijeh Rezaei ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Gastric Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Spatial Data ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Age Groups ◽

Geographical Location ◽

Point Feature

Abstract Objectives Gastric cancer (GC) is a multifactorial disease and the fifth most frequent diagnosed cancer worldwide. It accounts for one third of cancer-related mortalities. Geospatial analysis using geographical information systems (GIS) can provide an efficient solution to identify spatial disparities associated with GC. As such, GIS enables policymakers to control cancer in a better way and identify the regions where interventions are needed. This study aims to publish a comprehensive dataset, which was applied to conduct a spatial analysis of GC patients in the city of Mashhad, Iran. Data description We provide a personal geodatabase, a Microsoft Access database that can store, query, and manage both spatial and non-spatial data, which contains four feature classes. “Male_Stomach_Cancer_Patients” and “Female_Stomach_Cancer_Patients” are point feature classes, which show the age and geographical location of 1156 GC cancer patients diagnosed between 2014 and 2017. “Air_Polution_Mashhad” is another point feature class that reveals the amount of six air pollutants, which was taken from Mashhad Environmental Pollutants Monitoring Center between 2017 and 2018. Finally, “Stomach_Cancer_and_Risk_Factors” is a polygon feature class of neighborhood division of Mashhad, consisting of contributor risk factors including dietary habits, smoking, alcohol use, body mass index and population by age groups for all 165 city neighborhoods.

Concurrent and sustainable development of a local-scale digital heritage inventory through action research at Bat, Oman

Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development ◽

10.1108/jchmsd-01-2016-0005 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 195-212

Author(s):

Yasuhisa Kondo ◽

Takehiro Miki ◽

Taichi Kuronuma ◽

Yuichi S. Hayakawa ◽

Kyoko Kataoka ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Action Research ◽

Open Source ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Heritage Management ◽

Network Access ◽

Content Type ◽

Digital Heritage ◽

Local Agent

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a concurrent implementation of sustainable inventory for the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn in the interior of Oman. Design/methodology/approach – A digital heritage inventory (DHI) was developed through an action research to realize demands of the local agent and to co-design the solution. The Ministry of Heritage and Culture of Oman, the local agent, demanded to have archaeological information of the sites shared with foreign expeditions, which had worked at the sites for decades, for efficient heritage management, scientific research, outreach, and education. To this end, the Bat Digital Heritage Inventory (BatDHI) was implemented by a combination of network-access-ready database application, open source geographical information systems, and a web-based map service to incorporate and visualize previous works, which were concurrently cross-checked and updated by ground-truth surveys. Findings – The online inventory made it possible to update information during archaeological fieldwork in real time and accelerated the decision-making process in heritage management by prompt data updates and visualization. Research limitations/implications – The DHI is extendable for other sites or regions. It should also be considered to install Arches, an open-source suite of digital heritage inventories. Practical implications – The BatDHI was implemented through the action research mentioned in the design/methodology/approach section and yielded the implications mentioned in the findings section. Originality/value – This paper is a challenging application of transdisciplinary approach to the sustainable heritage management, in which researchers and societal stakeholders collaborate for co-design of research agendas, co-production of knowledge, and co-dissemination of outcomes.

A Geographical Information System (GIS) study of Triassic vertebrate biochronology

Geological Magazine ◽

10.1017/s001675680500083x ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 142 (4) ◽

pp. 327-354 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

E. J. RAYFIELD ◽

P. M. BARRETT ◽

R. A. McDONNELL ◽

K. J. WILLIS

Keyword(s):

Spatial Data ◽

Western Europe ◽

Temporal Distribution ◽

Late Triassic ◽

Spatial And Temporal Scales ◽

Potential Index ◽

The Stability ◽

Land Vertebrate

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have been applied extensively to analyse spatial data relating to varied environmental issues, but have not so far been used to address biostratigraphical or macroevolutionary questions over extended spatial and temporal scales. Here, we use GIS techniques to test the stability, validity and utility of proposed Middle and Late Triassic ‘Land Vertebrate Faunachrons’ (LVFs), a global biostratigraphical framework based upon terrestrial/freshwater tetrapod occurrences. A database of tetrapod and megafloral localities was constructed for North America and Western Europe that also incorporated information on relevant palaeoenvironmental variables. This database was subjected to various spatial analysis techniques. Our GIS analysis found support at a global level for Eocyclotosaurus as an Anisian index taxon and probably Aetosaurus as a Norian indicator. Other tetrapod taxa are useful biostratigraphical/biochronological markers on a regional basis, such as Longosuchus and Doswellia for Late Carnian time. Other potential index fossils are hampered, however, by taxonomic instability (Mastodonsaurus, Metoposaurus, Typothorax, Paleorhinus, Pseudopalatus, Redondasaurus, Redondasuchus) and/or are not clearly restricted in temporal distribution (Paleorhinus, Angistorhinus, Stagonolepis, Metoposaurus and Rutiodon). This leads to instability in LVF diagnosis. We found only in the western Northern Hemisphere is there some evidence for an Anisian–Ladinian biochronological unit amalgamating the Perovkan and Berdyankian LVFs, and a possible late Carnian unit integrating the Otischalkian and Adamanian.Megaplants are generally not useful for biostratigraphical correlation in the Middle and Upper Triassic of the study area, but there is some evidence for a Carnian-age floral assemblage that corresponds to the combined Otischalkian and Adamanian LVFs. Environmental biases do not appear to strongly affect the spatial distribution of either the tetrapods or megaplants that have been proposed as index taxa in biostratigraphical schemes, though several examples of apparent environmental bias were detected by the analysis. Consequently, we argue that further revision and refinement of Middle and Late Triassic LVFs is needed before they can be used to support global or multi-regional biostratigraphical correlations. Caution should therefore be exercised when using the current scheme as a platform for macroevolutionary or palaeoecological hypotheses. Finally, this study demonstrates the potential of GIS as a powerful tool for tackling palaeontological questions over extended timescales.

Optimal Site Selection for Sittinga Solar Park using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

10.5194/gi-2016-4 ◽

2016 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Andreas Georgiou ◽

Dimitrios Skarlatos

Keyword(s):

Spatial Data ◽

Power Plants ◽

Solar Power ◽

Optimal Placement ◽

Equal Weight ◽

Analysis Tool ◽

Study Region ◽

Weighting Schemes

Abstract. Among the renewable powers sources, solar is rapidly becoming popular being inexhaustible, clean, and dependable. It is also becoming more efficient since the photovoltaic solar cells' power conversion efficiency is rising. Following these trends, solar power will become more affordable in years to come and considerable investments are to be expected. Despite the size of solar plants, the sitting procedure is a crucial factor for their efficiency and financial viability. Many aspects rule such decision; legal, environmental, technical, and financial to name some. This paper describes a general integrated framework to evaluate land suitability for the optimal placement of photovoltaic solar power plants, which is based on a combination of a Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing techniques and multi-criteria decision making methods. An application of the proposed framework for Limassol District in Cyprus is further illustrated. The combination of GIS and multi-criteria methods, consist an excellent analysis tool that creates an extensive database of spatial and non spatial data that will be used to simplify problems, to solve and promote the use of multiple criteria. A set of environmental, economic, social and technical constrains based on recent Cypriot legislation, European's Union policies and experts' advices, identifies the potential sites for solar park installation. The pair-wise comparison method in the context of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is applied to estimate the criteria weights in order to establish their relative importance in site evaluation. In addition, four different methods to combine information layers and check their sensitivity were used. The first considered all the criteria as being equally important and assign them equal weight, while the others grouped the criteria and graded them according to their objective perceived importance. The overall suitability of the study region for sitting solar park is appraised through the summation rule. Strict application of the framework depicts 3.0 % of the study region scoring best suitability index for solar resource exploitation, hence minimizing risk of a potential investment. However, using different weighting schemes for criteria, suitable areas may reach up to 83 % of the study region. The suggested methodological framework applied can be easily utilized by potential investors and renewable energy developers, through a front end web based application with proper GUI for personalized weighting schemes.

Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development - Citizen E-Participation in Urban Governance ◽

The Geospatial Web

10.4018/978-1-4666-4169-3.ch009 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 144-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Karl Atzmanstorfer ◽

Thomas Blaschke

Keyword(s):

Public Participation ◽

Urban Governance ◽

Emerging Countries ◽

Google Earth ◽

Software Packages ◽

Internet Users ◽

Geospatial Tools ◽

Spatial View

This chapter introduces a spatial view to e-participation in urban governance which is based on the technological core of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and their more recent transformation into service architectures. The chapter begins with the premise that the technological realms are available today in professional software packages and in open source software environments. It focuses on the utilization of GIS and various methodologies in participatory planning projects. The technical descriptions are limited to a degree that the reader can understand the applications envisaged. The chapter describes developments in the GIS domain which are summarized under the term ‘Public Participation GIS’ (PPGIS) since the 1990s. In 2005 however, the launch of Google Earth changed the situation significantly: such mapping platforms—including Microsoft Bing and others—brought mapping functionality to the computers of hundreds of millions of internet users and soon after, the term “volunteered geographic information” was created. It refers to the two-way communication possibilities using geospatial tools and to the participation of citizens in planning initiatives. The chapter highlights a few of such applications in urban planning and administration and discusses the situation in developing and emerging countries, while posing the question of whether or not such options may lead to an empowerment of citizens.

Advances in Civil and Industrial Engineering - Using Decision Support Systems for Transportation Planning Efficiency ◽

Understanding Accessibility

10.4018/978-1-4666-8648-9.ch009 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 223-257

Author(s):

Kivanc Ertugay ◽

Sebnem H. Duzgun

Keyword(s):

Spatial Data ◽

Catchment Area ◽

Data Sets ◽

Location Allocation ◽

Modeling Process ◽

Key Variables ◽

Spatial Data Sets ◽

Significant Support

Accessibility measures are generally concerned with equity and a better distribution of services in a territory and can be accepted as key variables for supporting supply/demand, location/allocation and service/catchment area related planning policies and strategies at national, regional, and local levels. Since accessibility measures need organization of huge and complex spatial data sets, accessibility modeling often lends itself to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for analysis and presentation. Since numerous accessibility measures and modeling techniques ranging from simple to sophisticated can be found in the literature, this work aim to provide an overview of the theoretical framework and relevant background about GIS-based accessibility modeling process. The results could provide a significant support for the decision makers who are supposed to deal with transportation planning, accessibility modeling, location/allocation and service/catchment area related issues.

Understanding Accessibility

Intelligent Transportation and Planning ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-5210-9.ch026 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 576-608

Author(s):

Kivanc Ertugay ◽

Sebnem H. Duzgun

Keyword(s):

Spatial Data ◽

Catchment Area ◽

Data Sets ◽

Location Allocation ◽

Modeling Process ◽

Key Variables ◽

Spatial Data Sets ◽

Significant Support

Accessibility measures are generally concerned with equity and a better distribution of services in a territory and can be accepted as key variables for supporting supply/demand, location/allocation and service/catchment area related planning policies and strategies at national, regional, and local levels. Since accessibility measures need organization of huge and complex spatial data sets, accessibility modeling often lends itself to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for analysis and presentation. Since numerous accessibility measures and modeling techniques ranging from simple to sophisticated can be found in the literature, this work aim to provide an overview of the theoretical framework and relevant background about GIS-based accessibility modeling process. The results could provide a significant support for the decision makers who are supposed to deal with transportation planning, accessibility modeling, location/allocation and service/catchment area related issues.

Advances in Geospatial Technologies - Handbook of Research on Geographic Information Systems Applications and Advancements ◽

Spatial and Spatiotemporal Data Types as a Foundation for Representing Space-Time Data in GIS

10.4018/978-1-5225-0937-0.ch001 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 1-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Markus Schneider

Keyword(s):

Spatial Data ◽

Moving Objects ◽

Spatial Databases ◽

Query Languages ◽

Spatiotemporal Data ◽

Data Types ◽

Time Data ◽

Use Of Data

A data type comprises a set of homogeneous values together with a collection of operations defined on them. This chapter emphasizes the importance of crisp spatial data types, fuzzy spatial data types, and spatiotemporal data types for representing static, vague, and time-varying geometries in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). These data types provide a fundamental abstraction for modeling the geometric structure of crisp spatial, fuzzy spatial, and moving objects in space and time as well as their relationships, properties, and operations. The goal of this chapter is to provide an overview and description of these data types and their operations that have been proposed in research and can be found in GIS, spatial databases, moving objects databases, and other spatial software tools. The use of data types, operations, and predicates will be illustrated by their embedding into query languages.