ListarPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico por tema "Geographic information systems"
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Aplicación de Técnicas Geoespaciales para el Análisis de Contaminantes Relacionados a la Prevalencia de Desórdenes del Espectro del Autismo
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)El autismo es un desorden para el que se conocen posibles causas, entre ellas el factor ambiental. En estudios previos se ha encontrado un nexo entre la exposición a diferentes emisiones tóxicas al ambiente y la cercanía ... -
Application of Geographic Information Systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for the Use of a Site-Specific Soil Erosion Model
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)The use of geographical information systems (GIS) and aerial imagery analysis has long been used to determine resource concerns within different habitats yet with new developments in spatial technology we can narrow ... -
Application of GIS and AHP Analysis for the Delineation of Potential Groundwater Bearing Zones in Fractured Rock Aquifers
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Groundwater extraction accounts for around 29% of Puerto Rico’s water demand. About 50% of the withdrawn water from aquifers serves the needs of “Non PRASA” communities mainly located in the central province of the ... -
Assessment of Structural Damages due to the Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Occurred on January 2020
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)The objective of this research is to develop a comprehensive classification and documentation of the failures in buildings that occurred in Puerto Rico in January 2020 as a result of the southern earthquakes, determine ... -
Comparación de Cálculos de Niveles de Inundación entre un Análisis Hidrológico e Hidráulico Existente y un Modelo de Elevación Digital del Terreno
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Actualmente se han producido impresionantes avances en el desarrollo de aplicación de sistemas de información geográfica (GIS), al desarrollo y gestión de los recursos hídricos. Recientemente los Modelos de Elevación Digital ... -
Corrección Geométrica: Comparación entre Diversos Programas Informáticos
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)La corrección de la imagen digital es el proceso mediante el cual se elimina cualquier anomalía detectada en la imagen. Este proceso pretende adecuar la imagen de forma que ésta quede de la forma más cercana posible a ... -
Desarrollo de Mapas en GIS para Futura Planificación en Áreas de Impacto debido al Aumento del Nivel del Mar en Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)El fenómeno del Calentamiento Global es un tema de mucha importancia mundialmente, por tal razón, necesitamos estudiar y conocer los efectos en nuestra Isla de Puerto Rico y las áreas de mayor impacto. Nuestro objetivo, ... -
Erosión y Aumento en Inundabilidad en el Municipio de Río Grande
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)En la actualidad se puede observar que los cambios en la climatología y las variaciones en condiciones atmosféricas son la orden del día, provocando cambios abruptos en el comportamiento de las inundaciones en todas partes ... -
Exploratory Spatial Analysis of Type 1 Crimes in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Criminal activity has a spatial and a temporal component. Police investigations have long relied on maps for a better understanding of criminal activity patterns. Monitoring crime statistics by entering paper forms ... -
Georeferenciación de Plano de 1886 y Detectar Cambios entre Varios Años en la Ensenada Honda, Culebra, PR
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)En el presente estudio se aplican una serie de métodos para poder georeferenciar un plano de 1886 en la Ensenada Honda de la Isla de Culebra en Puerto Rico realizado por ingenieros españoles y con fotos área en formato ... -
Geospatial Model for Residential Property Tax Collection using the Census Block Groups as Homogenous Zones
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)This investigative project proposes a tax collection model based on a property value homogeneous area using the U.S. Census block group as the base region for residential tax type. Geospatial technology was used to ... -
A GIS Based Analysis of Vulnerable Areas and Communities in the Event of a Medical Emergency
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)This investigation focuses on determining areas that are underserviced by emergency response hospital in Puerto Rico. Using drive time distances from hospitals of 5, 10, and 15-minutes, perimeters are created. Once these ... -
Guide for The Optimization of Potable Water Distribution in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)The system of distribution of drinking water is one of the most important infrastructures of any population in the world. Water is necessary to cover the basic needs of human beings, and also to maintain a healthy flora ... -
Identificación de Zonas Idóneas para el Cultivo de Cacao en Puerto Rico Utilizando la Tecnología Geoespacial
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)The Objective of the present work was to establish geographic features that will identify suitable for cocoa cultivation areas in Puerto Rico. To identify areas where the greatest potential for growing cacao, was used ... -
Implementación de Sistemas de Información Geográfica para el Cumplimiento del Reglamento Conjunto para Torres de Comunicaciones
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)El negocio de ubicar torres de celulares es una industria fructífera ya que actualmente Puerto Rico cuenta con sobre 300 torres de comunicaciones y sobre otras 100 en espera de permisos para operar. Las telecomunicac ... -
La Visualización de Propiedades Inmuebles en Áreas de Conflicto entre Límites Municipales, Mediante Realidad Aumentada
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)La realidad aumentada (RA) es una tecnología que añade información virtual al ambiente físico que nos rodea. Esto unido con los avances tecnológicos en los dispositivos móviles hace posible el desarrollo sencillo de ... -
Managing Leaking Underground Storage Tanks: A Spatial Database Approach
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST’s) are a significant source of environmental contamination and may pose several threats to human health and safety. Functional management of the problem at local level is difficult ... -
Patillas Dam Failure Analysis Modeling Using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS Simulation Programs and Geographic Information System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Carlos Negron Alfonso, Master’s in Civil Engineering Candidate, in cooperation with the Final Project conducted a Dam Breach Analysis for the Patillas Dam. This hydrologic and hydraulic study will assess the potential ... -
Photogrammetry and Point Cloud Modeling with the Incorporation of Micro-Drones for Web Mapping Applications
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Drones and Micro-Drones have played a major role in homeland security and various divisions of the Department of Defense. Needless to say, this technology has passed from military hands to the average citizen. Some may ... -
Sensitivity Analysis for Regional Hydrological Modeling Using HEC-HMS Simulation Program and Geographic Information System in Tropical Watershed
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)The flood hydrograph estimation in a catchment is a significant parameter for water resources and conservation of water. Recently, the Geographic Information System (GIS) has become an efficient tool obtaining the ...