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🌙✨ Ramadan Mubarak ✨🌙 Embracing Tradition and Technology: The Fusion of Ramadan Observances with Remote Sensing and GIS As we welcome the holy month of Ramadan, observing how ancient traditions meet modern technology, particularly in remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is fascinating. This unique fusion not only enriches the spiritual observance of Ramadan but also showcases the versatility and impact of geospatial technologies in our daily lives. Here are key areas where tradition meets cutting-edge technology: 📌Astronomical Calculations for Moon Sighting: Advanced remote sensing technologies offer precise lunar cycle predictions, enhancing the accuracy of moon sighting reports critical for determining the commencement of Ramadan. This integration of celestial observation tech and satellite imagery paves the way for a harmonious blend of faith and science. 📌GIS for Qibla Direction and Prayer Times: Geodesic calculations through GIS enable Muslims worldwide to find the most accurate Qibla direction and calculate exact prayer times, considering the Earth's curvature and geographical variations—a testament to how technology aids in fulfilling religious duties with precision. 📌Crowd Management During Prayers: High-resolution satellite imagery aids in detailed mapping and spatial analysis for urban planning around mosques, ensuring safe and efficient crowd management during the prayers. This application underscores the role of geospatial tech in public safety and urban logistics. 📌Environmental Monitoring: Temporal analysis of remote sensing data illuminates Ramadan's environmental impact, tracking changes in air quality and promoting a sustainable observance of this sacred time. This reflects a commitment to stewardship of the Earth, which aligns with Ramadan's principles. 📌Optimizing Aid Distribution: GIS technologies enable NGOs to optimize the distribution of Ramadan aid, ensuring that help reaches those most in need efficiently. This demonstrates the decisive role of geospatial analysis in humanitarian efforts. 📌Cultural and Heritage Preservation: Remote sensing and GIS technologies also play a crucial role in the preservation and virtual reconstruction of historical Islamic sites, enhancing Ramadan's educational and spiritual experience. As we continue to observe Ramadan, let's appreciate the innovative ways in which remote sensing and GIS technologies enhance our spiritual and communal practices. This fusion of tradition and technology deepens our connection to this holy month and highlights the transformative power of geospatial science. #Ramadan #GIS #RemoteSensing #Technology #Innovation #TraditionMeetsTechnology

Back to my Mid-Semester Exam assignment in the Geographic Information System course. I digitized the administrative map of Bogor City with ArcMap. Source of the base map obtained from Peta Tematik Indonesia website. #GIS #BogorCity #ArcGIS

📢In this webinar we'll discuss the need to develop more comprehensive rural typologies for assessment and statistical purposes at EU and national level, based on the latest results of the #HorizonEurope RUSTIK and GRANULAR - Giving rural actors novel data and re-useable tools to lead public action in rural areas projects. 🔗Register here! https://lnkd.in/dsey4Pck

STUDY AREA MAPPING SHOWING ZAGAZIG CITY.

Dataset from Koli National Park is Available for Download! Kelluu, in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland and the National Land Survey of Finland, has released a dataset from the Koli area. The dataset was collected during 2022 and 2023 over an area of 1.3 km². Originally, the data was gathered to study forest damage and the impacts of bark beetles using airships for the first time. Such data has not been published on this scale before, and we hope that it will benefit research as well as a wide range of organizations across all sectors. The data has been published in Fairdata Etsin service, and you can find more detailed info about the data from the link below. You can download the dataset at https://lnkd.in/gV4faBSr #aerialdata #koli #kelluu #MML #FGI Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) Maanmittauslaitos, National Land Survey of Finland

Activation #GIS in humanitarian work ❇️I'm excited to talk about how using simple maps 🗺️📌 has made our work at World Vision better. We made a map that shows where all the people we help located, so we can find them fast and easily. 📝I also made a training for the Takaful Al-Sham team Takaful Al Sham - تكافل الشام how to use this map. Now they can find and help people much quicker. It's a big step in making sure our help gets to people without wasting time 📈. Using maps is more than just finding places – it's about connecting with people and making a real difference quickly.

#ESRI's Arc Gis Pro with Presence-only Prediction (MaxEnt) tools allows us to explore the prediction model results by comparing baseline and future suitability for growing maize in Africa by 2050. The change can be noticed clearly with the eyes of a swiping tool over the map from top to bottom. The Red areas on the map represent the baseline or current, areas that are #not_suitable for growing maize. The Yellow-green areas represent the areas that are suitable for growing maize, with the darkest green areas being the best of the best. #GIS_for_climatic_actions #food_security_assesment #ESRI

I am a student in the Department of Geomatics at King Abdulaziz University and today I have finished making my first map with my colleague Waseem It is a map of the Asfan area and I wanted to share it on this application in order to take opinions

I have created a simple Geographic Information System (GIS) website showcasing the administrative village map of Wonosobo Regency. Explore the interactive map to gain insights into the administrative boundaries and locations of villages in this region. #webgis #wonosobo

How do we map the bottom of the ocean? - Nick Klenske interviewed Knut Hartmann for this article by CORDIS, a platform of the European Commission. "Ask an Expert" is a new series of online articles, where CORDIS seeks answers from EU researchers to everyday questions. The articles are designed to inform non-expert users about EU-funded research work, such as our 4S project. Click on the image to read the interview! You wish to know more? 👉 Access the video on the 4S project involving all project partners: https://lnkd.in/dPXw9acm 👉 Try eoapp SDB-Online - the key project outcome of 4S - to see demo data and create bathymetry grids from the comfort of your desk: https://lnkd.in/gSHxQPHA Thanks to Nick for all the good questions and to Frank Swain & the CORDIS team for coordinating. It's been a pleasure! https://lnkd.in/dbsDF4vT #hydrospatial #seabed #mapping #monitoring #bathymetry #ocean #eoapp #horizoneurope