Protected Rural Areas of Serbia – The Possibility of Sustainable Development (Example: Special Nature Reserve “Uvac” and the Settlement of Negbina)

Author(s): Bojana Mihajlović / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2015

Community Protected rural areas of Serbia, that is, administrative territories of settlements belonging to their geospatial coverage, need the integration of a range of fundamental and applied problems and objectives for possible sustainable development. The necessity of proposing and adopting mechanisms for sustainable development, while maintaining the consistency principle - focuses based on specific values of individual protected territories, would represent a fundamental prerequisite. Rural settlements which areas (partially or totally) belong to the Special Nature Reserve "Uvac", hereinafter referred to as SNR "Uvac", are characterized by disfunctional environmental protection. The establishment of appropriate management mechanisms would create the basis for not only environmental, but also demographic, and social development as well, which would allow finding a solution for the survival and revitalization of settlements and greater development opportunities.

Identyfi kacja obiektów antropogenicznych na archiwalnych zdjęciach lotniczych okolic Jedwabnego

Author(s): Anna Mirończuk,Zenon F. Poławski / Language(s): Polish Issue: 3/2015

In connection with the research conducted by the Institute of National Remembrance relating to the participation in the murder of Polish citizens of Jewish nationality on 10 July 1941 in Jedwabne, in 2002 the Institute of Geodesy and Cartography provided an expertise in the field of the anthropogenic object detection in the Jedwabne area. The article presents the methodology and results of the analysis of archival aerial photographs concerning the assessment of anthropogenic forms. The results confirm a significant role played by archival aerial photographs in retrospective analyses. The use of aerial photographs usually enables a more accurate description of the site compared to a topographic map. Aerial photographs make it possible to register a complete picture of all the elements present on the surface of the earth at a specific time. This creates a possibility to detect constructions and historical areas with details greater than by comparing maps and documents from various periods, which makes archival aerial photographs a valuable source of historical-geographical studies.

Doktor habilitowany Kazimierz Szczygielski. Geograf, demograf, polityk społeczny i regionalny

Author(s): Robert Rauziński,Brygida Solga / Language(s): Polish Issue: 80/2017

Стање и динамика озонског омотача Земље са освртом на Монтреалски протокол

Author(s): Vladan Ducić,Snežana Đurđić / Language(s): Serbian Issue: 1/2005

The paper presents the analyses of the condition and dynamics of Earth’s ozone layer on the base of the latest satellite measurements and estimated results of the pollutants emissions. On the basis of those results it presented an attempt of explanation of the ozone layer dynamics by prospective causality. Furthermore, paper work contents analyses of activities and measures that are provided by international document known as Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

SMART CITY STRATEGIES “LONDON-STOCKHOLM-VIENNA-KYIV”

Author(s): Anna M. Pozdniakova / Language(s): English Issue: 27/2018

The article aims to analyse the strategies of the selected progressive smart cities (London-Stockholm-Vienna)based on the methodology described below along with the strategy of the emerging smart city (Kyiv). The idea is to see which components of Smart Sustainable city Framework are covered by the “actual” strategies and how they are presented, which projects are currently underway and prioritised and how the evolvement process goes in different cities. We wanted to find common elements and approaches among the selected cities along with the best practices which can be taken into account by the cities when developing their ownSmart City Strategy based on the experience already available.

Assessment of Hydromorphological and Hydrodynamic Alterations Caused by Anthropogenic Interventions on the Riverbed. Case Study Danube Bala Branch New Bottom Sill

Author(s): Constantin Cârstinoiu,Gyorgy Deak,Bogdan Urițescu,Georgeta Tudor,Alina Florina Nicolae,Adrian Ștefan Zamfir,Tiberius Dănălache,Marius Olteanu,Marius Raischi / Language(s): English Issue: 23/2017

The necessity for navigation conditions improvement on the Lower Danube lead to the construction of a submerged bottom sill on the Bala branch. This paper presents differences that occurred between riverbed bathymetry and water current velocity values recorded in measurements campaigns using multibeam and ADCP techniques carried out before and after the bottom sill was built (June 2013 and March 2016). The comparative hydromorphological analysis showed the emergence of erosion areas up to -17.4 m and deposition areas up to 9.5 m. As for the hydrodynamic alterations, above the new built bottom sill, the water current velocity values of over 3.0 m/s were recorded.

A GIS Approach Regarding Tourism Suitability of Wetland Areas of Romania

Author(s): Nicu Ciobotaru,Theodor Lupei,Lucian Laslo,Monica Matei,Mădălina Boboc,Ana Maria Velcea,Gyorgy Deak / Language(s): English Issue: 23/2017

Tourism suitability refers to a certain touristic potential development regarding an area; considering the natural environment resources; the existing infrastructure and the number of tourists that visit the area for a certain amount of time. Tourism suitability also indicates how tourism resources can be exploited in a given area. To determine tourism suitability of the wetlands a set of spatial and statistical data with various sources were used. In the purpose of creating a set of maps that can reflect the level of tourism suitability; there were used spatial and statistical data for every locality that has a wetland nearby; data such as: localities and wetland placement; transportation network; bird; fish and amphibian species distribution; accommodation; inhabitants; tourists. The results of the analysis offered a series of indicators for tourism activities such as wetland suitability per locality.

The Recent Evolution of the Prut River Channel in the Territorial Administrative Unit of Prisăcani Commune - Iaşi County

Author(s): Daniel George Butnariu,Florian Stătescu,Mihai Ciprian Mărgărint,Mihai Niculiță / Language(s): English Issue: 22/2017

Representing a direct response of hydrologic, hydrogeologic, geomorphologic, and anthropic factors, the dynamic of river channels has a useful scientific and practical importance, especially for the regions where the rivers play the role of state border. This article presents a detailed analysis of the dynamic of the Prut River channel for the last 125 years, concerning a 26 km sector of the river, which correspond to Prisacani territorial (local) administrative unit (LAU 2nd order), Iaşi County. This segment can be considered as a representative natural border between Romania and Republic of Moldavia along the middle Prut River course, downstream the Stânca-Costeşti anthropic lake. The work consisted in digitization of a large series topographic maps (1893-1894 edition at 1:50,000 scale, 1940 edition at 1:20,000 scale, the 1949, 1960 and 1985 editions at 1:25,000 scale), various remote sensing images: LANDSAT images for the 1990 and 2000 decades, SENTINEL 1A and 2A images for the year 2015 and 2016, LiDAR DEM (acquired in 2012), and Google Earth® high resolution optical satellite images collection. For the last two years, the channel dynamic was validated and completed using GPS measurements.

Tracking Vertical Movements of the Surface Associated to a Closed Mine

Author(s): Raluca Farcaș,Sanda Naș,Ioel Vereș,Andra Poruțiu / Language(s): English Issue: 22/2017

The paper aims to monitor through topographic, planimetric and leveling measurements, the soil stability and to track the constructions within the influence perimeter of Victoria salt mine, in order to protect the surface and objectives in the area.The study proposes monitoring by topographic, planimetric and leveling measurements on new longitudinal and transverse landmark alignments so the monitoring encompasses the entire field of influence of Victoria salt mine.

The Monitoring Process of a Volcanic Deformation

Author(s): Alexandra Nadia Dabija,Daniela Lăcătușu,Dumitru Onose / Language(s): English Issue: 21/2016

The aim of the paper is to describe the monitoring process used when we aim to realize the monitoring process for a volcanic deformation considering several approaches. The described process is complex because it combines the unpredictable nature of the volcano, infinitely higher than of a land or structures, with the process of tracking the deformations which is mainly based on measurements performed in the study area and right next to it in many stages. The process is more difficult to be realized because in the volcanoes case it is impossible to be done without appropriate equipment.

Considerations Regarding the Stability of Landmarks and Topographic Marks Placed in a Field of Salt Probes

Author(s): Raluca Farcaș,Tudor Sălăgean,Maricel Palamariu,Sanda Naș,Mircea Ortelecan / Language(s): English Issue: 21/2016

The purpose of tracking in time the buildings in a field of salt probes is to obtain information in order to ensure the stability of the buildings, an assessment of environmental conditions to prevent various natural accidents, prevention by reducing the damage or to prevent the loss of lives and environmental degradation. Based on topographic measurements made on the topographic marks placed on land or on the topographic marks placed in the foundations of buildings, are determined the deformations and displacements that occur in the area of influence of salt extraction and the displacement directions of the marks (vertical displacements).

Geographic Information System for Noise Pollution in Relation with Buildings Classification

Author(s): Anca Maria Moscovici,Carmen Grecea / Language(s): English Issue: 21/2016

Geographic Information System database for noise pollution have to contain all the elements required in order to combine the field of transportation with those of phonic pollution and land measurement. The information provided by the GIS and the one obtained using the modeling software, determine more efficient monitoring and more accurate assessment of the noise impact on the environment and human health.This paper presents the way of improving the database with new elements by classifying the buildings and handling the noise maps. These new elements are necessary to achieve optimal action plans at the lowest cost.

Soil Erosion Estimation for Secaşelor Plateau, Romania, Using the E30 Model and Landsat Imagery

Author(s): Iosif Vorovencii / Language(s): English Issue: 21/2016

At present, increasingly large areas are affected by surface and deep erosion as well as landslides. In this paper we will estimate soil erosion in the case of Secaşelor Plateau using the E30 model and Landsat imagery for the period 1986–2011. As a result of applying the E30 model we were able to draw soil erosion maps reclassified into the following erosion classes: absence, low, moderate, high and extreme. The results show that low soil erosion increased by 18.79% in the analyzed period, while for the moderate class the increase was of 1.3% for the period 1986-1994, after which, in the interval 1994-2011, it decreased by 4.54%. In the high erosion class the surface decreased by 15.5%, and in the extreme erosion class by 1.89%. Soil erosion in Secaşelor Plateau was triggered and maintained by both anthropogenic and climatic causes.

Subsidization – An Important Factor in Agriculture Development

Author(s): Efim Zubco / Language(s): English Issue: 21/2016

The interest in agriculture has been and will be one of the main objectives of the whole society, given the increasing global population, scarce natural resources, complicated and unstable climate conditions (drought, floods and other natural disasters). At present Moldova’s agriculture is looking for the most efficient ways of development. Under such conditions, the development and implementation of stimulating measures to support this sector are inevitable. Any country, regardless of its economic development, uses a subsidization system meeting its social and economic needs. This practice is confirmed by the policy pursued by all European Union (EU) in this direction.

Research of Morphological Processes into the Moldova Riverbed using Periodic Topographic Measurements

Author(s): Mihail Luca,Anca-Diana Bălan / Language(s): English Issue: 20/2016

The floods occurred on Moldova River, during 2004-2015 changed the minor bed in Soci area. In this area it is embedded the undergoing Timișești-Iași adduction pipe. The undergoing section morphological changes have influenced the vertical and horizontal minor bed stability. Morphological changes were monitored by topographical surveys. The leveling surveys of research area were updated after each flood. There were made cross section and longitudinal section of the riverbed in the research area. By processing the topographical series of surveys it result the riverbed changes under the action floods. The longitudinal and cross sections indicated the riverbed hydrodynamic erosion parameters. The data collected and processed allowed the design of the breastwork in the area where the headrace ducts under-cross the river.

Evaluation of Ecological Potential of Barrier Lakes on Phytoplankton and Phytobenthos as Required by the Water Directive 2000/60/EC

Author(s): Loredana Andreea Popoiu,Raluca Mitroi / Language(s): English Issue: 20/2016

The principle on which biological analysis is based in order to assess water quality is that throughout organisms evolution, they have adapted to particular environmental conditions. Biological quality elements used to evaluate the ecological potential of barrier lakes are phytoplankton and phytobenthos. The evaluation of the ecological potential in terms of biological elements is obtained by applying the "worst element" principle. The worst potential given by biological elements is the "moderate” potential. During the analysis of the quality state of barrier lakes in the Prut-Bârlad basin, based on biological elements, it was observed a favorable trend in terms of water quality. So if in 2012 there were 4 barrier lakes (with good ecological potential) reaching the environmental objective, in 2014 their number increased to 15 (4 barrier lakes with maximum potential , and 11 with good potential).

Integrated Management in Development of the Cadaster Works for a Sustainable Real Estate Market

Author(s): Anca Morărescu,Sorin-Ioan Herban / Language(s): English Issue: 27/2019

Integrated management for surveying and cadastre implies a standard and regulations, regarding the settlement of activities and stages completed by a specialists to develop there work. The aim of this paper involves facilitating the development of the works in the field of terrestrial measurements, by identifying the requirements for development, feasibility and cost by establishing the real value and the quantities of the works. The value of a cadaster work provides a detailed list of resource consumption, list of equipment, technologies used and processing programs, as well as the base unit prices specific to each type of work.Establishing, modifying and modernizing the cadastral laws should be our preoccupation, of all engineers, that solve the problems which occurs in this area. Within this work we included a systematic cadastral study, with all stages, that an engineer is compelled to respect in order to obtain land registers. After that we created a program that calculates all costs, starting after signing the contract till handing the work to Cadastre and Land Registration Office.

Intelligent Transportation and Telematics

Author(s): Aurel Sărăcin / Language(s): English Issue: 27/2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) has now become a reality and, in many areas, it is already used, being very secure. Communication with a car now has a variety of different functions, most of which use the cloud. Without data, it's nothing. Vehicle telematics has evolved and allows for a wider range of capabilities including navigation, tracking driver behavior, E-key calling and guidance on efficiency fuel consumption. Opportunity and challenges regarding the development of Intelligent Transport Systems, from the perspective of potential users, require data that must be transformed into accessible information, so that road users can adapt their driving behavior according to weather conditions, traffic jam information and estimates waiting time but also other information to increase the general traffic safety. Information stored on the vehicle's computer or, more likely, on the manufacturer's or service provider's servers, will be transferred from one vehicle to another, as long as the technology is compatible when a user switches their car.

Application of UAV Technology (Drones) in Forest Cadastre

Author(s): Valeriu Seinic / Language(s): English Issue: 27/2019

In the 21st century, technologies are not on the spot, as in all areas in cadastral activity, classical equipment is substituted by computer technologies equipped with different types of sensors that simplify the acquisition of field data and obtain Maps and cadastral plans.This article reflects the advantages of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in forest cadastral surveying. The advantage of UAV systems lies in their high flexibility and efficiency in capturing the surface of an area from a low flight altitude. In addition, further information such as orthoimages, elevation models and 3D objects can easily be gained from UAV images. The benefits of using UAVs in forest cadastral surveying and the new opportunities they offer for cadastral activity are impressive. Using photogrammetric materials obtained during flight with drone on Forest massif, CAD and GIS software develops extremely precise relief patterns. Elaboration of digital Orthophotoplans with high orientation accuracy, for the studied forestry area, using the materials obtained during the UAV survey, together with the resources of geographic information systems, allow the formation Structured information layers that can be overlapped. One of such layers overlapped an Orthophotoplan digital is the layer with cadastral boundaries. The results of this work are useful in the inventory of forest land, in land research, in clarifying land boundaries.

THE UNITED KINGDOM REFERENDUM AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT UTILIZATION FOR OVERCOMING EUROPEAN MISUNDERSTANDING

Author(s): Gjorgji Manev / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2017

The referendum carried out in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for leaving the European Union (EU) revealed the existence of Euro-skepticism and the dilemmas concerning their own future. This paper discusses the development of European integrations and the conflicts arising from existence of varied approaches to the current issues. This paper particularly emphasizes the interest of the United Kingdom (UK) on focusing on its own sustainability and the values acquired by applying the capacities of knowledge management. Aided by the Geographic Information Systems (GIS), this paper gives an in-depth and thorough analysis of the crucial features of the UK and the EU following the referendum outcome. Application of GIS makes it possible to reach better decisions, but GIS are also means that allows gathering, storing, analyzing and presenting these spatial data. Intentions and pursuit to reach a state of self sustainability cannot be accomplished unless there is appropriate climate and culture that ensures creation and implementation of knowledge, accompanied by permanent improvements of the applicable knowledge and its usage in new and better products and services.