Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa

The official account of the GIS and Spatial data Science consulting unit, Faculty of Social sciences, University of Haifa

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

מזכירים לכם שגם השנה תוכלו ליהנות משעות ייעוץ במימון מיוחד מרשות המחקר!
לכל חוקר באוניברסיטת חיפה שמורה הזכות ל-7 שעות ייעוץ שנתיות, עם תעריף מוזל לסטודנטים.  
תקבלו אצלנו ייעוץ מקצועי בשילוב ממ"ג, יצירת מפות וגרפים ונתונים גיאוגרפיים.
לפרטים:
[email protected]

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

As part of our lab's work, we contributed to the research on Daliyot Stream conservation by using advanced #GIS tools like Basin for precise mapping of water quality ,biodiversity ,and ecological value. The findings identify vulnerable areas to support targeted restoration effort

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

מזכירים לכם שגם השנה תוכלו ליהנות משעות ייעוץ במימון מיוחד מרשות המחקר!
לכל חוקר באוניברסיטת חיפה שמורה הזכות ל-7 שעות ייעוץ שנתיות, עם תעריף מוזל לסטודנטים.  
תקבלו אצלנו ייעוץ מקצועי בשילוב ממ"ג, יצירת מפות וגרפים ונתונים גיאוגרפיים.
לפרטים:
[email protected]

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

As part of research by Galit Palzur, we developed wildfire hazard maps using #WUI & #FWI indices. The study examines how hotels in #Israel & #Greece address #naturalhazards & #naturaldisasters. This model can be applied in other regions and sectors. 🌍🔥 #wildfire #GIS #ArcGISPro

[Esri @Esri]

Introducing the beta release of the new Environment Basemap. 🗺️ A new basemap of the world designed to support environment, landscape, natural resources, hydrologic and physical geography content.

Learn more: https://t.co/32V7JReyNU

#ArcGISLivingAtlas #Environment

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

Discover how GIScience is addressing scientific and societal challenges in this insightful article by Dr. Amy Frazier and Dr. Trisalyn Nelson on @Esri 's website

Read more:
https://t.co/EamJoKHLgr

#GIS #GISceince

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

Meet our team! 🌍
Adi is PhD candidate in Environmental Sciences. His research analyzes seismic patterns over 3000 years to develop methods for estimating seismic intensity at unreported sites, enhancing earthquake assessments.

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

Exciting project with Dr. Assaf Selzer at University of Haifa aiming to locate the cornerstone ceremony podium through historical photo analysis. Matching landmarks with modern maps, using advanced visibility tools to pinpoint its exact location. #HistoricalGIS #SpatialAnalysis

[Esri @Esri]

The @ArcGISOnline June update is here! 🙌🏽 Check out the latest features including:

🔹 Expanded Capabilities with User Type Updates
🔹 Enhanced Reporting for Admins
🔹 Data Editing Made Easy
🔹 Much more!

Get the details: https://t.co/Uy1AkjhD7N

#ArcGISOnline #Maps

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

Have you ever wondered about the difference between GIS and GIScience? 🌍

GIS: Tools for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data. 🗺️
GIScience: Research and development enhancing these tools.

GIS = technology, GIScience = the science behind it. #GIS #GIScience

[Lasse Tur @lassetur]

Aerial photography over Oslo, Norway, from 2002 to 2004 is likely to provide valuable historical documentation of the city's development during that period. The use of polygons to represent the location of individual images is a common method in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to organize and visualize spatial data.

The attribute table accompanying these polygons would typically contain information such as:

Photo Date: This field would indicate the date on which each aerial image was captured. Knowing the date is crucial for understanding the temporal context of the images and tracking changes over time.

Image Link: This field would provide links or references to the actual aerial photographs associated with each polygon. These links could lead to digital copies of the images stored in a database or online repository.

Analyzing aerial photography from this time period could offer insights into various aspects of Oslo's urban development, including changes in infrastructure, land use patterns, and demographic shifts. Researchers, urban planners, historians, and policymakers often use such data to study trends, plan future development, and preserve historical records.

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

Dr. Assaf Sarig and Israel Yeruchimovich explore how 19th-century religious social networks impacted Jewish integration in Germany. We supported their research by digitizing Prussian railways (1835-1885), a key tool for preserving historical data. #GIS #Digitization #History

[Motti Zohar | מוטי זוהר | موتي زوهار @MottiZohar]

Occasionally simple #digitization and area calculation lead to significant insights. Check out the #GIS analysis concerning sediments dynamics & erosion in the #Hatzera Cirque, Israel. Leaded by N. Greenbaum with U. Schwartz, J. Lekah and I as co-authors

https://t.co/mgijpS81fu

[Giscience Environmental Lab - University Of Haifa @GIScienceEnvLab]

מעוניינים בשילוב ממ"ג במחקרכם ולא יודעים כיצד? יש לכם רעיון מבריק לביצוע ניתוח מרחבי מבוסס מיקום ולא יודעים מהיכן להתחיל? מחפשים אפליקציה לאיסוף נתונים מהשטח? לפרטים נוספים: [email protected] או פנו אלינו בטופס הפנייה, ונחזור אליכם בהקדם: https://t.co/PqcrPpNQel

[Motti Zohar | מוטי זוהר | موتي زوهار @MottiZohar]

Was it an #earthquake occurred inland or off coast triggering a massive #tsunami?
Check out our new paper unveiling the enigma of the 551 AD #Phoenician earthquake & tsunami
https://t.co/PU3Cywkr9B

[Motti Zohar | מוטי זוהר | موتي زوهار @MottiZohar]

The special Issue entitled 'Advancing #geospatial methods for #sustainable resource management' is now open for submission in the @RCRjournal (Impact Factor: 13.2). I serve as a guest editor.
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2024
https://t.co/rN7P1j80hw

[Motti Zohar | מוטי זוהר | موتي زوهار @MottiZohar]

1/ That was a large #earthquake, probably the largest ever recorded in Morocco since the deployment of the first #seismograph. According to the @USGS the magnitude was 6.8 with an epicentral (focus) region in the #Atlas mountains.
https://t.co/aQwAH95HJV

[Motti Zohar | מוטי זוהר | موتي زوهار @MottiZohar]

Seeking for a venue to publish about #climate changes & #spatial crowdsourced data? Check out the special issue of the @ijgis edited by @GrinbergerYair, @CarolinKlonner, Peter Mooney and myself.
Deadline: 31 December 2023
https://t.co/HThkGwzoiP

[Yair Grinberger @GrinbergerYair]

Dealing with #VGI? #ClimateCrisis adaptation? If yes on both,@MottiZohar, Carolin Klonner, Peter Mooney and I are organizing a #SpecialIssue of @ijgis just for you!

The ddl was just extended to 31 Dec 2023 - do not forget to submit a manuscript!

[Motti Zohar | מוטי זוהר | موتي زوهار @MottiZohar]

#Twitter is an excellent platform for distributing messages as well as for #Sentiment analyses. Read how it can be used also for curating valuable knowledge about the Nov 2016 #Fire event occurred in #Haifa.
https://t.co/dAnAHitALG