THE ROLE OF GEOMATICS ENGINEER IN SMART CITIES: A VIEW WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF TURKISH 2020–2023 NATIONAL SMART CITIES STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN

The development of technology resulted major revolutions in the cities. With the integration of technological developments into cities, the concept of smart cities began to emerge. Today, applications are made on smart cities in many countries. It is not possible to build a smart city without geographic data. It is one of the main duties of Geomatics Engineers to produce, use, process and finalize the geographic data and present it to the user. In this study, referring to the role of Geomatics Engineer in smart cities across Turkey 2020-2023 National Smart Cities Strategy and Action Plan framework is made in the investigations. When this plan is examined, it is seen that the importance of geographical/geo-spatial data and geo-information technologies for the realization of smart cities is an undeniable fact. In the 2020–2023 National Smart Cities Strategy and Action Plan, it has been clearly demonstrated that Geographic Information Systems and Geographic Information Technologies have a great role in creating smart cities.

Using GIS technologies for the avalance path as a tourist atraction object

The purpose of research. The current state of the tourism industry is characterized by growing demand for tourism services by using GIS technologies and increasing attraction for tourism. Specialists in this field are increasingly using geographic information technology to solve various problems of tourism. This article represents studies and possibilities of comprehensive information technology use in the field of tourism, such as, using of the avalanche pass for a tourist attraction. The information obtained from GIS technologies may have been used not only for travel agencies, but also to be useful for forestry workers but also (because it is an avalanche), should be taken by correspondent rescue services in the winter. Therefore, these studies currently remain relevant for scientific and practical issues. The goal of the work. Show how GIS technology performs the functions of spatial analysis and specific user tasks, such as, data processing, mapping, visualization of tourist routes and areas, etc. Thus, the most common usage of geographic information technologies for the formation of databases and filling mapping atributes about the tourist object and infrastructure of the tourist destination. Improving the informativeness is achieved by visualizing the various characteristics of the object, that is showing the avalanche area, avalanche path and power, which led to the destruction of the forest, and futher on. Method. A tourist route passing through the village of Chernyk, Nadvirna district, Ivano-Frankivsk region, north of Mount Polensky (Polenskaya) was used for this study. The research in this article is based on the use of the extremely destructive snow avalanche that came down from Polensky Mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians on March 24, 2006 and led to destruction in a large part of the forest in the Gorgany Nature Reserve. Geoinformation modeling methods were used on the territory of the avalanche slope from Polensky Mountain. Results. A digital terrain model of the study area was created. Geotourism route was developed within Gorgan, also some additional studies were performed related to detailed mapping and surface modeling in terms of route safety. Experimental studies were performed based on materials (DEM) provided by the Research Institute, Geodesy and Cartography , also the SURFAR software package was used. On its way, the avalanche destroys not only a large amount of forest (lumber), but also young trees. By cutting and capturing the soil and forest, the avalanche carries all this material (vegetation, top soil, rocks, debris)to the foot of the mountain and changing the terrain as well. According to our estimates, the forest losses caused by this avalanche were as follows: about 2,500 trees were destroyed, or 1,575 cubic meters of lamber. Different models were created for Mount Polenska, which are shown in the relevant figures. The obtained visual images that will be interesting for tourists and enhance the attractiveness of the object. Scientific novelty and practical value. The performed researches doesn’t have only descriptive nature, but also can be applied for the rescue service to protect of tourists on the route. The development of modern transport information systems and the creation of tourist maps and guides are another goals of this research. The creation and accurate mapping of tourist routes with the use of digital electronic maps is especially important, as the existing cartographic material is very inaccurate and the information is outdated. The use of geographic information technologies in tourism will also expand to solve specific engineering problems related to tourism. In addition, the images shown can serve as a warning of possible dangers. Conclusions. Thus, the use of geological objects in the tourism industry is promising, specially for mountainous and upland areas, which are very attractive for tourism. Because the formation of geotourism routes on the basis of correspondent and trusted geological data, and also involves a detailed study of geolocations, the route of the group, taking into account the safety aspects of travel. These tasks are efficiently implemented with the help of geographic information systems and technologies.

USING OF GEOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY CONDITION OF ROADS

The article presents a method for assessing the quality of roads using geographic information technologies to create digital models of the road and the surrounding area. The construction of such digital models is performed on the basis of geospatial coordinates to be processed during the certification of roads. When processing data in specialized software packages, geometric parameters and indicators of compliance with traffic safety conditions are obtained on the basis of spatial coordinates. Based on the constructed digital models, the indicators of functional wear are estimated.

Effect of Geographic Information Technologies on Regional Economy

This study featured the geographic information system of the Kemerovo region (Kuzbass). The research objective was to determine the economic benefits of using various analytical layers of GIS Kuzbass. The authors reviewed the theoretical foundations of geographic information systems, as well as defined the main directions and advantages of their application. The paper introduces a detailed description of GIS Kuzbass and its effect on the local economy. The study involved descriptive, analytical, and comparative methods. Geographic information systems use multifactor information, which is constantly updated and systematized, thus making it possible to manage the territory quite effectively. GIS Kuzbass proved to be extremely effective. First, it can increase budget revenues of urban districts by increasing tax revenues from objects identified by the system. Second, it can increase budgets by obtaining fines for offenses detected by GIS Kuzbass.

Development of agriculture based on geographic information technologies

The article discusses the need to use digital technologies that can be used in agriculture not only for financial management and tracking of economic operations, but farmers began to use them to monitor sowings, in agricultural production. One of the most promising directions of improving the management efficiency of agricultural production is associated with the use of geographic information technologies based on information systems, especially in risky agriculture. A large number of vehicles, a large number of personnel employed in agriculture determine the need to develop new management methods in agricultural production. GIS technology allows economic sector employees to conduct a comparative analysis of planned and actual data automatically calculated by the formation of working hours, reports and certificates.

Historical and geographical study of the Toropetsky uezd of 16th century using geographic information technologies

The article presents the results of a historical and geographical study of the Toropetsky uezd of the 16th century using GIS technologies. The volosts and specific territorial units of the uezd – perevara, associated with the development of wild-hive beekeeping were localized according to the scribe book of 1540. The settlement of the territories was estimated. The "nests" of rural settlements were recorded inside perevara. The wild-hive beekeeping in Toropetsky uezd during the period of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was the part of the Grand Duke's household, and gradually fell into decline in the Moscow State. Here the estates were formed, which were recorded by the scribe book

Facing a Second Wave from a Regional View: Spatial Patterns of COVID-19 as a Key Determinant for Public Health and Geoprevention Plans

Several studies on spatial patterns of COVID-19 show huge differences depending on the country or region under study, although there is some agreement that socioeconomic factors affect these phenomena. The aim of this paper is to increase the knowledge of the socio-spatial behavior of coronavirus and implementing a geospatial methodology and digital system called SITAR (Fast Action Territorial Information System, by its Spanish acronym). We analyze as a study case a region of Spain called Cantabria, geocoding a daily series of microdata coronavirus records provided by the health authorities (Government of Cantabria—Spain) with the permission of Medicines Ethics Committee from Cantabria (CEIm, June 2020). Geocoding allows us to provide a new point layer based on the microdata table that includes cases with a positive result in a COVID-19 test. Regarding general methodology, our research is based on Geographical Information Technologies using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Technologies. This tool is a global reference for spatial COVID-19 research, probably due to the world-renowned COVID-19 dashboard implemented by the Johns Hopkins University team. In our analysis, we found that the spatial distribution of COVID-19 in urban locations presents a not random distribution with clustered patterns and density matters in the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, large metropolitan areas or districts with a higher number of persons tightly linked together through economic, social, and commuting relationships are the most vulnerable to pandemic outbreaks, particularly in our case study. Furthermore, public health and geoprevention plans should avoid the idea of economic or territorial stigmatizations. We hold the idea that SITAR in particular and Geographic Information Technologies in general contribute to strategic spatial information and relevant results with a necessary multi-scalar perspective to control the pandemic.

Respuesta a emergencias aplicando Tecnologías de Información Geográfica ante la propagación del COVID-19 en Perú.

<p>La investigación tiene como objetivo elaborar una propuesta didáctica para el uso de Tecnologías de la Información Geográfica (TIG), que permitirá a las autoridades acceder a más recursos para tomar mejores decisiones en las tareas de seguimiento, control y respuesta a la pandemia del COVID-19 (enfermedad asociada con la infección por SARS-CoV-2). Se analizó todo el universo de la población del territorio peruano. Mediante programas especializados en Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) diseñados para mostrar múltiples visualizaciones en una sola pantalla, se ofrece una vista completa y atractiva de los datos. Los resultados obtenidos muestran cuadros y proyecciones del COVID-19, concluyendo que afecta a más hombres que mujeres. Además, tiene una tasa de letalidad del 3,82% y la mayor cantidad de fallecidos son adultos mayores, cobrando la vida de 193 personas e infectado a 7519, hasta la fecha de 11 de abril del 2020. Se tiene previsto que el próximo 12 de mayo, el COVID-19 llegue al número máximo de contagiados.</p><p>Palabras clave: Tecnologías de información geográfica, Sistemas de Información Geográfica, COVID-19, Perú.</p><p> </p><p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p><p>This research aims to develop a didactic proposal for the use of Geographic Information Technologies (TIG), which will allow authorities to access more resources to make better decisions in tasks of monitoring, controlling and responding to the COVID -19 (disease associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection) pandemic. The entire universe of the population in the Peruvian territory was analyzed. Through specialized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs designed to show multiple visualizations on a single screen, a complete and attractive view of the data is offered. Results obtained show tables and projections of COVID-19, concluding that it affects more men than women, its mortality rate is 3.82% and the largest number of deaths are older adults, claimed the lives of 193 people and infected 7519 until April 11, 2020. It is planned that the next 12th may, COVID-19 reaches the maximum number of infected.</p><p>Key words: Geographic information technologies, Geographic Information Systems, COVID-19, Perú.</p>