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The opportunities for integration of synchrotron radiation (SR) techniques in the Earth and Environmental sciences research together with Remote Access Services (RAS) and integrated Grid-based data processing tools are described. The successful implementation of the SR methods with Grid technology will provide new opportunities to the global science community. The possibility to perform precise measurements at different synchrotron beamlines through grid-embedded remote access instrumentation protocols based on hi...

This paper presents software implementation of the geo-database model of the Republic of Macedonia. Geo-database model is developed using the latest information technology, GIS, .NET and relational database. All phases of the software implementation are explained, starting from creating relational database TeРєton in SQL Server 2000, enabling geo-database TeРєton using SpatialWare 4.8 for entering spatial data, inserting vector maps into geo-database TeРєton to developing specialized applications (Desktop Tools an...

This paper describes utilization of environmental data to support decision-making in environmental management and protection. This requires a thorough knowledge of related developments in computer science and a good understanding of the environmental management tasks at hand. As computational power increases, and observation systems sample the environment more densely in space and time, environmental datasets have become increasingly large and more complex. Furthermore, environmental datasets, both observed data a...

The filtering of binary images containing graphic and text information possesses typical peculiarities and uses heuristic processing procedures. At the same time the application of grey level methods for processing of digital images gives a lot of advantages. It is introduced an approach for the processing of binary images that is based on the adaptation of algorithms for grey level images like boundary detection, contour tracing, and line tinning. It is made the comparison of methods for binary filtering and corr...

A review of the CAD systems used in the investigation planning, possibilities to automate planning and the basic directions related with planning are done. Examples for achieved results when developing software for the specialized investigation activities and when working with the program package “Geodesy” are given.

Introduction of the GIS in geology in Slovakia has carried forward dearly during few past years, but even though, in many cases there are not used all analytical possibilities of the GIS and the works are concentred on a basic modelling of the geological phenomenon and its presentation in a paper form. That’s probably the reason why the costs spent for implementation of the GIS in geology are considered as a less effective or a lossy. Pay back period, as short as possible, is possible to achieve only by a comple...

This work presents an overview of the basic image processing techniques and some of their applications to important tasks in geosciences including, segmentation of satellite and airborne images and environmental modelling. Methods based on linear and nonlinear filters are discussed, as well standards for storage of image containing information.

The technical specifications defined from instrumentation owners of suitable for remote access expensive equipment in Earth Sciences domain are presented. The database containing all mentioned above structured information is created and used as analytical tool in this investigation. The user community requirements in several different domains for application of remote access are evaluated and analysed. This work is one of the main parts of RINGrid project (Remote Instrumentation in Next-generation Grids) under the...

In this paper some specific problems concerning the database and information quality are presented analyzed. There are emphasized some approaches presented in the literature and some “classical” mistakes encountered in practice.

This paper has been accomplished in the framework of Diminish Project (LIFE03 ENV/ RO/000539) within the Life Environment Program. In accord with the Water Framework Directive the nutrient management is a decisive factor for increase the water quality. In this respect the Diminish on-line system, based on GIS database and modeling approach and using Open-GIS technology, allows diminishing uncertainties related to basin management. The Bistrita River (283 km length, 7039 km2) had proven to be specifically sensitive...

This case study presented herein compares the landslide susceptibility mapping methods of frequency ratio (FR), logistic regression and artificial neural networks (ANN) applied in the Kat county (Tokat-Turkey). Digital Elevation Model (DEM) was first constructed using a GIS software. Parameter maps affecting the slope stability such as; geology, faults, drainage system, topographical elevation, slope angle, slope aspect, topographic wetness index (TWI) and stream power index (SPI) were then produced from DEM of th...

Tourism Information System (TIS) is one of the application field of Geographic Information System that has been formed for tourism. The aim of this system is to manage the regions relevant to tourism, make decisions about future works, and provide accordance with Urban Information System (UIS) about this region at the following stages. The CPM (Critical Path Management) chart is similar to the PERT chart but includes an explicit indication of the “critical path” that sequence of tasks that defines the minimum ...

Maps are one of the most successful and most widely utilised forms of graphical communication. A map is a useful information presenting tool for almost all engineering branches. The presentation of this information is not only for engineering services but also for representation of numerous common subjects to various users. As maps are produced depent on the basis of topographic standarts, they can be produced as thematic maps, based on topographic maps, with different representation techniques. In presentation of...

Nowadays, the requirement of implementing the activities in social life and environmental introducing purposes with city guides is arised especially parallel to the development of computer technologies. Content of a city guide should include necessary and adequate introduction information about the relevant region rather than its using for addressing. After the interests of social events and human activities about a region determined firstly, giving answers to these details with a city guide in computer environmen...

The use of numerical systems to evaluate the appropriateness of a mining method for a particular ore deposit has been in use for some time. These systems rely on ranking a finite number of geometrical, geological, and geomechanical parameters to arrive at a rating value for different mining methods. Nowadays application of fuzzy logic has been paid attention for selection of mining exploitation method. The mining method selection (MMS) system takes account of the uncertainty associated with boundary conditions of ...

Geographic Information System (GIS) are gradually gaining greater importance in the course of modeling of processes and phenomena in the surrounding environment. The mining is also affected by those systems. They use not only powerful tools for modeling and visualization of real objects in the 3D, but also statistical analyses. Some of the features of ArcGIS [1] for 3D modeling, visualization and statistical analyses on quarry and mines are described in the article.

To carry out the geostatistical studies, a spherical model was fitted over an empirical variogram. Plotting the empirical variogram in different directions, and it showed that there are neither geometric nor regional anisotropy. For simulating via Sequential Gaussian Simulation (SGS) method, data were transferred to standard normal and then simulated 100 times (in this way 100 realizations were created). All of the realizations were honor to histogram and the variogram, so all realizations are valid. E\_Type and p...

In open pit mine planning, push back mining sequence is widely used for long-term production planning. These push backs are designed with haul road access and act as a guide during the yearly scheduling process. Therefore, pushback design plays a key role in defining annual cash flows to be generated from a mining operation. In push back design, a series of nested pits is generated and then considered as possible push backs with regard to the minimum push back width requirements. These nested pits are produced by ...

National Hard Coal Company SA Petrosani performs its activity in the field of coal industry, and is interested in a total computerization of own activities. In the period 2003 – 2004, the National Hard Coal Company SA Petrosani has had as major aims the design, installation and development of an integrated informatic/ computer system by using a high quality informatic solution. The integrated informatic/ computer system represents a complex project used for management of economic activities and industrial proces...

This paper presents several applications involved in the fields of environmental protection and monitoring. The main goal was to obtain optimal solutions of analysis and survey implied in the monitoring of environment processes through the development of integrated systems based on dedicated GUI interfaces, DAQ devices and specific sensors. Geographic information system (GIS) technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management, and development planning. For example, a GIS might allow emergenc...

Sungun Porphyry Copper deposit is located 75 kilometers northwest of Ahar and 130 kilometres northwest of Tabriz. In order to model the deposit and estimate its reserve, 31068 input data gained from 152 boreholes were used. Cu grade was selected as the major regional variable on which the present research has focused. All of the available data were changed to 12.5-meter composites so that statistical equalization could be reached. Studies indicated that Cu input data had single - population characteristics. To car...

Global mapping is a international collaborative initiative through voluntary participation of national mapping organizations of the world, aiming to develop globally homogeneous geographic data set at the ground resolution of 1km, and to establish concrete partnership among governments, NGOs, private sectors, data providers and users to share information and knowledge for sound decision-making. The primary objective of Global Map project is to contribute to the sustainable development through the provision of base...

Due to Internet development and the expansion of the communication network, the services lately delivered by administration and municipalities have improved by granting customers e- access to administrative databases. Several servers for geographical information are already available in the Internet. However, they encompass primarily geographical objects, roads, and the maximum level they reach is address. There is no data about estates, their owners, coordinates of the boundaries’ points, public areas, function...

Noise is defined as unwanted sound and one of the threatening factors for human health. Noise effects on human health psychological, physiological and mentally such as interference with communication, hearing loss, sleep disturbance, stress, annoyance, effects on performance. Road traffic is one of the most important noise sources in residental areas. Subsource of the road noise are engine noise, tyre/road noise and aerodynamic noise. The level of noise from traffic is correlated with the traffic flow rate, the sp...

The changes of hydro-climatic characteristics have effect on surrounding. The problems in the river Bregalnica basin (Eastern part of the Republic of Macedonia) are the result of abundant rainfalls and long drought periods. Observing and understanding the hydro-climatic effects may provide good estimate in several fields (agriculture, management of water resources and civil engineering). Visualization of data on the hydro-climatic changes in the river basin provides a good forecast. Time Series of rainfalls and te...

Using static and dynamic structures compares the possibilities for a short record of large matrices by using static and dynamic structures. The algorithms for solving linear systems and the ways for short record of the matrices used in them are observed. Special ways for presenting matrices as packages and the efficiency of the algorithms when realized with the help of dynamic and static structures are described. Examples of realized program systems are shown when analyzing geodesic data.

ATLAS DMT software contains a set of suitable application tools. One of them is the EROZE tool (Erosion), which allows the calculation of the long-term loss of soil from the area i.e. soil lost. The EROZE tool uses for the calculation a quantity effect of water erosion caused lost soil, so called universal equation (Wischmeier - Smith). It is possible to combine the EROZE tool with the other application modules of the ATLAS DMT software, therefore it offers a lot of the possibilities for the practical utilization....

Considering the benefits of intensive agriculture in our time and the negative impact of chemical fertilizers and pesticides against the environment, usage of PGPR (plant growthpromoting rhizobacteria) like biofertilizers is one of the most promising biotechnology used for growing the primary production with less quantity of chemical fertilizers. The usage of PGPR may be an alternative to organic fertilizers and can reduce the pollution and preserve the environment in the spirit of practicing an ecological agricul...

The methods and compose geodesic Database from creating available structures are discus. The describe methods and realization structures and them programs decision are defined. The examples at resalable program systems for menage and analyses geodesic database are showing.

Choghart iron ore deposit is located 13 kilometers northeast of Bafq and 120 kilometers east of Yazd. In order to model the deposit and estimate its reserve, 331 input data gained from 125 boreholes were used. Iron grade was selected as the major regional variable on which the present research has focused. All of the available data were changed to two-meter composites so that statistical equalization could be reached. Studies indicated that Fe input data had single - population characteristics and obeyed a natural...

When working on a GIS project or developing a Web application an alternative and cost-effective way to distribute these data to users is to use ArcWeb Services. It is a delivery system, which reduces costs of spatial data maintenance and data storage and enables easy access to up-to-date data. The paper describes the setting up of an interactive map server of Slovenian geological spatial data using ArcIMS implementation (ESRI program package). In the last decade numerous geological data of more than 40 different g...

Designing and building a geological server is a very important and responsible task. The successful implementation of that task is based on the right selection of Internet technologies, middle-tier scalable server, map server and a proper platform. Making all these technologies to work as one in a perfect synchronization will be a serious proof that we have one modern Geological server.

The forest ecological systems in middle Siberia play an important role in supporting the structural carbon balance and the balance of mineral materials. These ecological systems are able to significantly self-regulate and establish a balance of substance circulation in the environment. This is particularly important in conditions of serious anthropogenic forest disturbances in the south of mid-Siberia. In a number of areas of the Angara-Yenisei region, including pine forests in regional oil bad in Covicta, intensi...

Designing and building a geological server is a very important and responsible task. The successful implementation of that task is based on the right selection of Internet technologies, middle-tier scalable server, map server and a proper platform. Making all these technologies to work as one in a perfect synchronization will be a serious proof that we have one modern Geological server.

Which is the rigth place of the Mine-Geological information technologies where there are most applicable? The correct answer is – everywhere, to every mine engineering works and production activities. Creating a correct geological model, deposit modeling, management of the everyday extractin or beforehand simulations for recultivation, etc. – all these new technologies and way of working are based on one modern principle.

Social structure has been changed by developments in Science and Technology. Encountered problems on community which organized level being high, solution of problems of qualities and quantities have been different. Using computer being widespread in production and developments in communication technology solved many problems which to suppose his solutions is impossible but at this time, they created new complex problems that to concern about topics of specialization and occupation [SelimoДџlu, 2004]. Modern manage...

Hydrogeological investigations of groundwater are based on large amount of qualitative and quantitative data which demands a complex approach to modeling and organizing information into some logical data model, useful on local, regional and national level. For that purpose at Geological survey of Slovenia we established a Database of hydrogeolocial data to define groundwater bodies of Slovenia in which all significant data of groundwater bodies, aquifers and hydrogeological objects are available.The main objective...

This paper aims to proof the concept of remote control of sensors, for automated monitoring of ecological processes. Using National Instrument LabVIEW framework, we realized an application that monitor/command using the same server, different ecological processes.

It is presented in the paper two approaches for geographic data storage and maintenance in Relation data base management system (RDBMS). The methods for data indexing and organization of data storage in DB are discussed as follows: Creating of spatial index on the basis of Quad-tree, applied in the ORACLE 8i module - ORACLE Spatial; Creating of spatial index on the basis of R-tree or rectangle grid coverage over the map with spatial data applied in ORACLE Spatial and ESRI SDE (Spatial Database Engine). The discuss...

The Environment, Agricultural and Urban management is of valuable importance for Bulgaria, because of the following: п‚· Bulgaria is at transition period now with rapid changes in all fields related to environment, agriculture and urban; п‚· The adoption of the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU by Bulgaria will require precise planning of the agriculture which include knowledge about the soil types and structure, relief characteristics, crop and field statistics, yield forecasting, pests management and other al...

While analyzing and managing the mining production we are leading not by the mine itself, as an object, but mainly by its model. In that case every taken decision will be workable only if we have a realistic model, completly describing every specifications and characteristic of the mine. In the article we will describe mine modeling algorithms and some requirements of mine computer modeling too.

World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) in 2002 in Johannesburg formulated approaches to ensure geographi\'\ical information support of the tasks formulated in Action Plan of WSSD. Author of the paper understands sustainable development as a set of equel and necessary aspects: ecological, economical, technological, social, cultural and ethical. The paper is giving overview of existing global and regional (especially Europen) initiatives and projects which all together should be part of sustainable developm...

The degree of toxic metals contamination in water, vegetables and respective soils in the studied area - KCM Smelter site - Plovdiv-Assenovgrad is evaluated in individual and integral aspects. The analytical measurements were performed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometer (ICP-AES), Jobin Yvon ULTIMA 2. The analysis lines in the determination of impurities were selected in view of spectral interference. Ground, surface, waste - water and some corresponding soil samples were investigated for m...

The Internet management is not an open process, as well as there is a lack of an information flow, where one could benefit from the information using speed,but not from hiding and misusing the latter. To appear through Internet in front of the professor for a diploma or face to face as a half-wit after electroning training. An ecologyc way of life as a balance between the two opportunities. Is the Internet a public space?Who is Internet?

Development of information technologies for the recent years converted the information into a powerful resource, providing more and more various spheres of production. And the new methods of acquiring, managing and saving different types of information created the information systems. Geoinformation systems (GIS) unite a vigorous mechanism for layered information acquiring, separated to two major information flows, respectively - spatial and descriptive, with absolutely automated functional relations. GIS has a co...

This work shows presents an overview of the basic morphological techniques and some of their applications to important tasks in geosciences including radar image segmentation and despeckling, object detection on aerial photographs, analysis of images of bore holes etc.

New developments in machine guidance systems in recent years have led to an increase in productivity and decrease in costs especially for construction and mining applications. Especially the usage of machine guidance systems for land reclamation projects after open pit mining operations is more profitable for time than traditional methods. Three-dimensional position of a point can be determined with GPS technology, which is known as Global Positioning System. And also real-time positions can be determined by means...

Mining-related environmental problems should be studied not only at site scale (as imposed by most environmental regulations), but also at a regional scale, enabling satisfactory solutions to be found from the environmental and socioeconomic viewpoints. The regional environmental assessments by BRGM in collaboration with the Indian Bureau of Mines in 2000 are a good illustration of what can be achieved at the scale of a mining district. At a larger scale, the Environmental GIS of Central Europe shows the possibili...

During the last years there is a globalization of the informative treasure of the planet. The informative structures have been combining on social and even continental levels. International informative servers have been created already. Their ability for online usage and administration extremely easy the work of different professional groups. In this connection the geology data has to be qualified as vital and strategic one and respectively the designing of National, Regional Geological servers – for a prime tas...

Uranium mineral base of the Republic of Kazakhstan is one of those leading in the world and its development perspectives are huge. Computer-aided projecting system of uranium in-situ leaching mine is based on optimized mathematical models under several criteria. For operational and constant control of all uranium ISL technological subsystems condition it was worked out computerized system flowchart consisting of four hierarchical levels, each of which is responsible for control task applicable to those levels. Com...