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Applications of Geographic Information System - Part 5

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  Energy Use Tracking and Planning:  GIS is a useful technology that helps in the organization, planning, and subsequent expansion of the energy and utility sectors. The efficient administration of energy systems is a difficult task. For facility planning, design, and maintenance, GIS provides a ton of promise. Additionally, it offers better services that are also economically efficient. Volcanic Hazard Identification:  Hot avalanches, hot particles in the air, lava flows, and flooding are all hazards associated with volcanoes that could endanger human life and the environment. By looking at the typical historical records of volcanic activity and incorporating GIS, one might identify potential volcanic hazard zones. Therefore, economic damage, loss of life, and loss of property in densely populated areas are all covered in a study on the impact assessment of volcanic risks. Rapid response against volcanic activities may assist to lessen the impact on people's money and ...

Applications of Geographic Information System - Part 2

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  Assessment of Flood Damage:  When necessary, GIS helps in documenting the need for government disaster relief money and can be used by insurance companies to help determine the financial value of property loss. A local authority must map flood-prone areas in order to assess the amount of flood danger in the neighborhood. Digital maps can be used to demonstrate the damage and to accurately assess it.   Navigation:  Web-based navigational devices promote secure waterway travel. For improved navigation, ferry paths and cargo routes are defined. Accurate topography and hydrographic data are provided by ArcGIS, which also supports safe navigation systems. Recently, the Coastal Resources Division of the DNR started the process of using GIS to find, categorize, and record these non-historical wrecks. To reduce the risk of accident and harm, the web map will be frequently updated to notify boaters of these coastal risks. Determine changes in land use/land cover:...

Nigeria has made advances in space technology

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  Nigeria has made advances in space technology; in 2003 its first Earth Observation Satellite (NigeriaSat-1) was launched into the low Orbit with 32m medium resolutions in three bands of Red, Green and Near Infrared. This made available data to Nigeria and the world for resource mapping, disaster management, environmental monitoring and sustainable development. The availability of data from NigeriaSat-1 has recorded successes in the use of the imageries and also increases in knowledge and skill in interpretation of satellite data.  The NigeriaSat-1 is one of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) satellites and was the first satellite to send back images of the east coast of US following Hurricane Katrina. It has also assisted with imagery to aid workers following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The success has driven to the launch of its communication satellite, NigComSat-1 in 2007. The quest and the need to build on already existing infrastructure, while developin...