Using drones to help earthquake victims in Nepal

Using drones to help earthquake victims in Nepal
To assist earthquake victims in Nepal, Canadian relief team have used drones to capture high-resolution aerial images and videos to locate areas where aid is required so that emergency responders can act efficiently. The Canadian made drones, used...

Modelling the dispersion of vehicular carbon monoxide pollution along Deerfoot Trail in Calgary

Modelling the dispersion of vehicular carbon monoxide pollution along Deerfoot Trail in Calgary
Abstract (MGIS Thesis) The main objective of this study is to model the dispersion pattern of vehicular carbon monoxide along Deerfoot Trail in Calgary by using CALINE4 software combined with GIS techniques. A road network (14.28 km long), extending...

GIS Habitat modelling of Bufo Calamita on Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve

GIS Habitat modelling of Bufo Calamita on Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
Abstract (M.Sc. Thesis) The main objective of this study is to model the habitats of Bufo Calamita in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve (North-west England) by using GIS habitat modelling techniques. There are various GIS techniques used...

Advanced Spatial Analysis of Blue-winged Teal habitat in Canadian Prairie Pothole Region

Advanced Spatial Analysis of Blue-winged Teal habitat in Canadian Prairie Pothole Region
‘The Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) of North America is the primary breeding ground for many ducks; about 80% of the Region is in Canada’ (Batt et al. 1989 cited in Greenwood et al., 1995). ‘The region is characterized by a high density of shallow,...

Modeling the dispersion of vehicular carbon-monoxide pollution in Kathmandu valley

Modeling the dispersion of vehicular carbon-monoxide pollution in Kathmandu valley
Modeling the dispersion of vehicular carbon-monoxide pollution in Kathmandu valley, Nepal: A CALINE4 approach combined with GIS Techniques Abstract Kathmandu valley is more vulnerable to air pollution than other rapidly growing Asian cities...