Geographic Information Systems Applications
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Predicting current and future potential geographic distribution of the invasive dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum) in North America
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-01)V. rossicum has become increasingly invasive in North America and is particularly difficult to eradicate once introduced. A suitability model that assessed the likelihood of new invasions through analysis of predictive ... -
Using remote sensing imagery to map and quantify aspen mortality in NW Alberta
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-01)Land managers and researchers have documented a rapid decline in aspen health in western North America since the early 2000s, which has been linked to drought episodes combined with caterpillar defoliation outbreaks. As ... -
Where the land meets the sea: Defining blue carbon extent within Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council boundaries
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-09-15)Coastal wetlands such as tidal marshes, eelgrass, and estuaries have the unique ability to sequester carbon and are commonly known as blue carbon sinks. As the impacts of climate change worldwide are becoming intensified, ... -
PV potential projection under climate change and rooftop PV potential estimation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-09-13)Climate change may cause changes in cloud cover to affect solar radiation, thereby affecting the solar PV potential. PV potential has an influence on the public's adoption of solar PV systems as well as the efficacy and ... -
Identification of potential forest wildfire risk in Angeles National Forest by random forest and logistic regression
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022)Frequent wildfires have a growing negative impact on Los Angeles. Understanding the driving factors of wildfire disasters positively impacts predicting and preventing potential wildfire risk. From June to September every ... -
ArcGIS Parks and Gardens Information Model expanded: A solution for improving plant records data management
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-09)Many gardens are managing plant records independent of each other in two distinct systems; a plant records database and mapping software. This causes unnecessary data entry duplication and consistency errors. BGBASE and ... -
Locational impact on residential property assessment in the City of Edmonton
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020-08)This study compares 8 hedonic house price models for single family properties in Edmonton, Canada. The study starts with the widely used Ordinary least squares regression model as a benchmark followed by the application ... -
Evaluating Geographic Information System methods to enhance a park visit
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-05)Visitors to a park may not be aware of all the activities the park offers, due to the lack of signage or an informational kiosk. Having a system in place to allow visitors to become informed of the park’s assets will enable ...
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