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    Assessing and Modeling the Vegetation Cover in the W and Pendjari National Parks and Their Peripheries from 1985 to 2030, Using Landsat Imagery and Climatic Data in Benin, West Africa

    Abdel Aziz Osseni1, Hubert Olivier Dossou-Yovo2,*, Apollon D.M.T. Hegbe3, Muhammad Nauman Khan4, Brice Sinsin2
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 209-234, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.061448 - 14 April 2025
    Abstract Today, environmental studies based on satellite imagery are known as making valuable contributions to the dynamics and spatial prediction of sensitive or complex ecosystems such as wide protected areas and represent sustainable decision tools. The Pendjari and W Transboundary Reserves which constitute biodiversity reservoirs, habitats for wildlife conservation lack substantial investigations on the vegetation dynamics. Despite the protection measures they benefit from, these reserves remain dependent on climatic hazards that can influence their stability. The present study is innovative since it applied remote sensing techniques combined with climate records from the last thirty years to… More >

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    Road Infrastructure Assessment and Traffic Dynamics Using GIS: A Case Study in the Philippines

    Mary Joy Fruelda1, Shandra Lairene Fampulme1, Faith Fontamillas1, Jemelene Lilang1, Allan Fruelda III1, Isagani Madla1, Crisnel Love Factor1, Kio Alyson Rogero1, Raymond Jay Severo1, Jerome Gacu1,2,3,*
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 187-207, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.063247 - 09 April 2025
    Abstract Road condition assessment involves evaluating the physical state of roadways to determine necessary maintenance and rehabilitation, while traffic assessment focuses on analyzing vehicle flow patterns to improve traffic management. This study employs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to assess and evaluate road conditions and traffic dynamics in the rural municipality of Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines. GIS mapping enabled a spatially detailed classification of road conditions, identifying areas categorized as excellent, good, fair, or poor, and highlighted sections requiring maintenance or rehabilitation. These assessments are crucial for enhancing the transportation framework amid escalating developmental and demographic demands. Concurrently,… More >

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    Evaluating the Nighttime Human Activity in Green Spaces among Three Major Urban Agglomerations in China Using Green Lighting Index

    Pei Tan1,2,3, Mingyang Lv2,4,*, Huadong Guo1,2,3,*, Changyong Dou1,2, Xue Jin4, Wuhe Li4
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 169-185, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.063997 - 09 April 2025
    Abstract Green space plays an important role in the sustainable urban development. This study proposes the Green Lighting Index (GLI), integrating nighttime light data from SDGSAT-1 and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) from Sentinel-2, to explore the nighttime human activity in green spaces across three major urban agglomerations in China: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH), the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The findings reveal that, for most green spaces, the relationship between nighttime lighting and green spaces is predominantly exclusionary. However, a synergistic relationship is observed in some vibrant green spaces characterized by More >

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    Monitoring Vegetation Cover Changes in a Rapidly Urbanizing Region: A Case Study in Da Nang City, Vietnam

    Vu Thi Phuong1, Bui Bao Thien2,*
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 151-168, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.062829 - 21 March 2025
    Abstract Vegetation is crucial to ecosystems, thus, detecting and assessing changes in vegetation cover are receiving increasing attention. In this study, we combine remote sensing data and geographic information systems to assess vegetation cover changes in Da Nang city, Vietnam, between 1988 and 2022. Remote sensing images for the years 1988, 2000, and 2010 were obtained from Landsat 5-TM satellite data, and imagery for 2022 was obtained from Landsat 9-OLI/TIRS satellite data. In each satellite scene, we used supervised classification and spectral indices (NDWI—Normalized Difference Water Index, NDVI—Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, and SAVI—Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index) More >

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    Spatial Assessment of Wastewater Requirements for the New Capital City of Indonesia

    Walter Timo de Vries*, Cristina Astudillo, Achmad Ghozali
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 125-149, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.057970 - 11 March 2025
    Abstract The development of Indonesia’s New Capital City (Ibu Kota Negara (IKN)) does not only offer opportunities but also faces uncertainties. One of these concerns is wastewater management, in terms of volume, location, and treatment facilities. To evaluate how the city might be able to manage this, this study starts with a theoretical evaluation of which wastewater management principles are crucial. Then the empirical study evaluates where and how the current infrastructure of the IKN could manage the wastewater and assesses—based on spatial scenarios—if the current wastewater management plans for the IKN are adequate. A Geographic… More >

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    Developing Different Models in QGIS for Determining Tourism Climate Comfort Using Remote Sensing and GIS

    Efdal Kaya*
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 103-123, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.060420 - 24 February 2025
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Geospatial Data Quality: Unraveling the Essentials)
    Abstract Global warming leads to climate change and hence effects tourism activities. Bioclimatic comfort indices are used to understand the changing climates of outdoor tourism. In this study, the models for the automatic calculation of the tourism climate index (TCI), heat index (HI), and new summer simmer index (NSSI) from bioclimatic comfort indices are used to determine the climatic conditions of outdoor tourism. The study compared the maps generated by the models with those manually created maps in ArcGIS. In order to statistically reveal how accurately the models produced maps, the relationship between the maps obtained… More >

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    Forest Fire Severity Level Using dNBR Spectral Index

    Nur Nabihah Ghazali1, Noraain Mohamed Saraf1,*, Abdul Rauf Abdul Rasam1,*, Ainon Nisa Othman1, Siti Aekbal Salleh1, Nurhafiza Md Saad2
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 89-101, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.057562 - 24 February 2025
    Abstract Forest fires are contributing significantly to the acceleration of deforestation. Monitoring and mapping these fires are crucial, and remote sensing technology has proven effective for this purpose. This research employs remote sensing methods to evaluate the severity of a forest fire in Kampung Balai Besar, Dungun. The incident, covering a 23-hectare area, occurred on 15 June 2021. Initial data processing utilized Sentinel-2 satellite images from 14 June 2021 (pre-fire) and 19 June 2021 (post-fire). The extent and severity of the fire were assessed using the Normalized Burn Ratio (NBR) index derived from satellite images. Different… More >

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    Spatial Variability Assessment on Staple Crop Yields in Hisar District of Haryana, India Using GIS and Remote Sensing

    Sanghati Banerjee1, Om Pal2, Tauseef Ahmad3, Shruti Kanga4, Suraj Kumar Singh1,*, Bhartendu Sajan1
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 71-88, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.057963 - 24 February 2025
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Geospatial Data Quality: Unraveling the Essentials)
    Abstract Agriculture is a primary activity in many countries, with wheat being a major cereal crop in India. Accurate pre-harvest forecasts of crop acreage and production are critical for policymakers to address supply-demand dynamics, pricing, and trade. This study focuses on estimating wheat acreage and yield in Barwala block, Hisar district, Haryana, for the 2019–2020 Rabi season using remote sensing techniques. Multi-temporal satellite data capturing phenological stages of wheat (Seedling to Ripening) were processed using supervised classification with a maximum likelihood classifier in ERDAS Imagine. Wheat crop acreage was determined by overlaying ground truth points on… More >

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    Application of Fuzzy-AHP in GIS in Finding E-Scooter Trail for Street Art

    Muhammad Salahuddin Mohamad Shahrul Annuar, Nabilah Naharudin*, Nur Aina Adiela Azmi, Nafisah Khalid
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 53-69, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.058078 - 13 January 2025
    Abstract Tourism trails connect destinations, points of interest, and travel-related businesses. By enhancing connectivity, these trails reduce travel time, allowing tourists to maximize their exploration of sites, leading to more efficient and satisfying travel experiences. The rising popularity of e-scooters in urban areas has highlighted the need to identify safe and accessible routes, particularly in cities where safety concerns have led to restrictions. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) and Geographic Information System (GIS) network analysis can be employed to determine optimal paths by considering multiple criteria. This study focuses on finding an optimal street art trail for… More >

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    Comparative Flood Hazard Assessment in Assam’s Belsiri River Basin Using AHP and MaxEnt Models

    Nilotpal Kalita1,*, Ashok Kumar Bora2, Rana Sarmah3, Dhrubajyoti Sahariah2, Manash Jyoti Nath2,*
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 37-51, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.058265 - 13 January 2025
    Abstract Flooding is a natural event often associated with floodplain areas, characterised by large, sudden and significant rises in river water levels that drastically alters the surrounding landscape. The research employs ArcGIS tools, multi-criteria evaluation techniques and the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model to assess flood hazard zones. The key physical elements of slope, elevation, rainfall, drainage density, land use, and soil types have been integrated to identify areas vulnerable to flooding. Overlay analysis has been used to construct zones specifically designated for flood hazards. Additionally, pairwise comparison using Saaty’s scale was employed to calculate the Eigenvector More >

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    Comparative Flood Hazard Assessment in Assam’s Belsiri River Basin Using AHP and MaxEnt Models

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    Pothole Detection Based on UAV Photogrammetry

    Muhammad Aliff Haiqal Darmawan1, Shahrul Nizan Abd Mukti2, Khairul Nizam Tahar1,*
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 21-35, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.057266 - 13 January 2025
    Abstract Potholes are the most prevalent type of structural defect found on roads, caused by aging infrastructure, heavy rains, heavy traffic, thin or weak substructures, and other factors. Regular assessment of road conditions is essential for maintaining and improving road networks. Current techniques for identifying potholes on urban roadways primarily rely on public reporting, such as hotlines or social networking websites, which are both time-consuming and inefficient. This study aims to detect potholes using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) images, enabling accurate analysis of their size, shape, and location, thereby enhancing detection efficiency compared to conventional methods.… More >

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    Cartographier les communes à risque inondation en combinant trois procédures administratives en France hexagonale : apports et limites

    Auriane Chelle1,*, Johnny Douvinet1,2
    Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 1-20, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.054737 - 13 January 2025
    Abstract Cet article propose une analyse séparée puis combinée de trois procédures administratives qui servent de référence pour cartographier les communes à risque inondation en France hexagonale (i.e., les arrêtés de catastrophes naturelles (CatNat), les Dossiers Départementaux des Risques Majeurs (DDRM) et les Plans de Prévention du Risque Inondation (PPRi)). Deux questions sont posées : quels enseignements peut-on tirer de l’analyse de la couverture spatiale de chacune des procédures, et en les combinant, peut-on voir des effets de seuils ou des jeux d’échelle ? Si les arrêtés CatNat sont révélateurs d’une saisonnalité des inondations et d’une More >

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    Cartographier les communes à risque inondation en combinant trois procédures administratives en France hexagonale : apports et limites

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