Digital technologies for tracing and tracking vessels on inland waterways

Purpose: In relation to the observed climate changes, the governments of countries- especially those of the European Union- pay more and more attention to the influence of the transport system on the natural environment when creating transport policy. Priority is given to the development of the branches of transport which are least harmful to the environment - rail transport and inland waterways. Due to difficult navigation conditions and poor condition of waterways in Poland, solutions are being implemented to improve the efficiency of inland navigation. One of such solutions is. Approach/Methodology/Design: The first part of the article describes the issues related to inland navigation in Poland, the River Information Services (RIS) system and describes the principles of operation of the system of automatic indication of safe clearance under the bridge. A cost analysis was then made to implement such a system on all bridges with a clearance of less than 5.25 meters on the Oder Waterway. Findings: The system of automatic indication of clearance under the bridge can significantly contribute to safer navigation, more efficient fleet utilization and reduced fuel consumption. Practical Implications: The analysis presented in the paper can serve as a guideline for state authorities and waterway managers regarding the rationale for implementing the system of automatic indication of safe clearance under the bridge and the financial outlays that should be incurred for implementing such a solution. Originality/Value: Inland navigation in Poland is very poorly developed, therefore it is necessary to analyze the possibility of implementing solutions aimed at improving its operation. The system for measuring clearance under bridges is a new solution on a national scale, but one that has a significant impact on the safety and optimization of navigation.

Formulation of the problem. Currently on the agenda is the issue of introducing information technologies in all spheres of state activity, including the field of inland water transport, which includes river navigation. Relevant and of great practical importance is the task of developing methods and methods for increasing the efficiency of organizing information support for dispatch services, through the use of mechanisms for digital transformation of the inland water transport industry and the use of digital information systems. When developing such systems and complexes, many factors should be taken into account, starting with the possibility of data transmission in conditions of unstable functioning of channels and communication means, ending with the ergonomics of client applications for end users. Target. Development of main directions and recommendations for the development of a digital system of river information services for inland waterways of the Russian Federation based on world experience in operating similar systems. Results. The approach of European countries to the development of information systems for river information services is considered. Basic recommendations are proposed for the implementation of information systems in the field of river transport for inland waterways of the Russian Federation. Practical significance. Development of the main directions for the development of a digital system of river information services, as the main working tool for dispatch staff in the administrations of basin departments in the European part of the Unified Deepwater System of Russia.

Meteorological information has obvious spatial-temporal characteristics. Although it is meaningful to employ a geographic information system (GIS) to visualize and analyze the meteorological information for better identification and forecasting of meteorological weather so as to reduce the meteorological disaster loss, modeling meteorological information based on a GIS is still difficult because meteorological elements generally have no stable shape or clear boundary. To date, there are still few GIS models that can satisfy the requirements of both meteorological visualization and analysis. In this article, a spatial lattice model based on sampling particles is proposed to support both the representation and analysis of meteorological information. In this model, a spatial sampling particle is regarded as the basic element that contains the meteorological information, and the location where the particle is placed with the time mark. The location information is generally represented using a point. As these points can be extended to a surface in two dimensions and a voxel in three dimensions, if these surfaces and voxels can occupy a certain space, then this space can be represented using these spatial sampling particles with their point locations and meteorological information. In this case, the full meteorological space can then be represented by arranging numerous particles with their point locations in a certain structure and resolution, i.e., the spatial lattice model, and extended at a higher resolution when necessary. For practical use, the meteorological space is logically classified into three types of spaces, namely the projection surface space, curved surface space, and stereoscopic space, and application-oriented spatial lattice models with different organization forms of spatial sampling particles are designed to support the representation, inquiry, and analysis of meteorological information within the three types of surfaces. Cases studies are conducted by (1) performing a visualization of radar data that is used to describe the reflectivity factor of a raindrop and the pressure field information acquired from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), and (2) taking cutting analysis as another example where advanced meteorological analysis is performed. The results show that the proposed spatial lattice model can contribute to the feasible and effective analysis of meteorological information.

In order to solve the problem that all levels of civil aviation meteorological centers are unable to provide all the possible meteorological information services that may reach the low-altitude airspace for general aviation flight, this paper proposes a real-time low-altitude meteorological intelligence image collection and processing method. Based on this method, a real-time low-altitude meteorological intelligence image collection system can be designed and implemented. The real-time low-altitude meteorological intelligence image collection system is an information system that provides real-time low-altitude airspace visibility and weather condition information services for image-based flight photography, transmission, processing, and meteorological information dissemination. It includes the image collection subsystem and image processing subsystem, meteorological information publishing Web Server. Among them: The image collection subsystem is mainly used for automatically taking images of the surrounding environment at regular intervals, and transmitting the photographs and their time and place information to the image processing system installed in the low-altitude navigational information service department through the wireless communication device; the image processing subsystem collects images and related information for further processing; the meteorological information publication Web server mainly provides general airline users with services such as consultation, inquiry, and submission of low-altitude meteorological intelligence information of relevant airspace related to images.

Development of a GIS-based Spill Management Information System

This research proposes the integration of a Geographic Information System (GIS) with the Arena Simulation software to model the transit of ocean-going vessels through the Panama Canal. The purpose of this integration is to initialize the simulation model with the vessels that are currently transiting the system and the ones ready to begin their transit taking into account waiting time in queue, booking status, navigation restrictions and their times through the locks. The interface process consists of gathering vessel location and attribute data, which is loaded in database format in the GIS where it is analyzed and displayed in a map containing the location of the locks, anchorage areas, tie-up stations and the transit route. Once analyzed, Arena reads the GIS data from the database and proceeds with the simulation considering navigation transit time, locks transit and lockage times.

The objective of this paper is to argue for a new model of Geographic Information System (GIS) implementation, Web-based GIS, for supporting decision-making in local government. In this paper, the GIS implementation in Ascension Parish Government, Louisiana is used as a case study to show how Web-based GIS implementation can improve the system use and maximize the value of GIS infrastructures for the community. The author first defines the concept of implementation and role of GIS in local government as a base for further discussion. Special attention is given to analyze the variables that influence the parish employees’ acceptance and use of the GIS in the work. A three-level evaluation framework is established to evaluate GIS implementation strategy and GIS impacts on decision-making in local government. Research findings will be used to direct future implementation strategy. The paper concludes that Web-based GIS, by combining GIS technology and Internet technology, can distribute GIS resources and geo-processing tools to a wider range of potential users. In addition, flexible user-oriented GIS applications can best be developed with intensive user participation and feedback. One of the arguments proposed is that the Web-based GIS can be used to help the local government employees to provide better service for the public and improve the performance of a specific local government agency in processing land development permit applications.

Historically, inland marine transportation has been one of the most efficient and reliable modes of commercial freight transportation. However, hazardous material shipments have become more common on inland waterways, creating concerns about the dissemination of shipment information to land-based emergency responders immediately following an incident. Marine transportation accidents have demonstrated that a spill involving hazardous materials near a major urban area can have devastating consequences. For these reasons a prototypical decision support system for inland marine transportation risk management has been developed. The system is designed to support real-time response as well as planning decisions such as risk resource allocation and evaluation of potential response strategies. It can be applied to barge accidents as well as counterterrorism planning activities. The system is based on the integration of geographic information systems (GIS), database management systems, Global Positioning Systems, and the Internet. In the event of an incident, this system enables en route responders to view incident details via an Internet GIS map service. The map service contains data that describe land use, population, and dispersion results for air and surface water at downstream intakes. To illustrate system capability, a recent accident is re-created to show how the response could have been improved with system access. A case study showing planning applications is also provided.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) provide a powerful tool to transportation planners and engineers for a variety of analytical tasks. However, even with the advent of PC-based GIS systems and strong state and federal support, transportation planners and engineers in small and medium-sized communities face many constraints in finding the resources to pay for a GIS and in the development of a data base that can be used for practical applications. The Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) has been a leader in the design, implementation and management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for almost three decades. The root of this successful implementation of GIS lies in the formation of multi-jurisdictional (cities, county, utilities, MPO), multi-application (transportation, natural resources, public works, assessment and taxation, land use planning) approach (termed the Common Mapping Project) and development of a Cooperative Project Agreement which has provided for sustained development of a parcel-level data base. This approach has allowed LCOG's transportation planners to have access to a very rich database. For example, the GIS provides land use and demographic inputs to the system model and overlay analyses incorporating the transportation system (both supply and demand characteristics), natural resources (soils, topography, hydrology, etc.) and other public works features (sanitary, storm sewers, utility lines, etc.). In addition, this approach has allowed LCOG to focus its transportation planning resources on the transportation system as other agencies have provided the resources for development and maintenance of other parts of the database. The 30-year history provides evidence of success of the approach. Without this cooperative, long-term approach, it is doubtful the GIS would be available to transportation planners in the Eugene-Springfield area. Certainly, we would not have the rich database that has resulted from this integrated approach. This paper/presentation will describe the approach taken by agencies in the Eugene-Springfield area in the development of its GIS, the benefits of this approach to transportation planning in a medium-sized area, and the key lessons learned over the years.

Inland water ways are significant component of the nation's marine transportation systems. Congo River Basin plays an active role in the economy of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other surrounding countries such as Central Africa Republic (CAR) and Congo Republic (RC). This inter-countries waterway carries approximately two third of the national's cargo volume to and fro hinterland. Up till now there is little or no regulation on the management of marine traffic on this important inland waterway. The problem of traffic management on Congo River is becoming an increasing threat to the transportation of goods by the ships, barges and safety of passenger lives. Marine radar systems has been deemed as possible solution that will monitor and track traffic situation on this important inland water way. A radar system provides a surveillance system that increases intelligent capacity of what transpires on this great waterway. It also provides real-time information and stored captured radar images which will be applied to solve traffic problems. To investigate this, radar simulation model will be setup to depict the traffic flow and the consequences of the presence or absence of surveillance radar. The goal of this research is to improve traffic coordination, safety, management and improve intelligent capability with the use of Marine Radar monitoring system to control and alleviate traffic management bottleneck experienced on Congo River. It will further demonstrate economic efficiency of the radar surveillance system on Congo River Basin. The proposed traffic model which will be based upon research findings will describe in details the operational approach of alleviating traffic management problem on Congo River Basin.

We are all aware of the various Building Life Cycle stages. Before one can even start talking about the sustainability or smartness of a building, we should understand the different stages of a building, which are as follows: 1. Raw material extraction 2. Manufacturing 3. Construction 4. In use - Operation and Maintenance 5. Demolition 6. Disposal, Re-use, Recycle Each of the mentioned stages is intricately linked to the use of natural resources for energy consumption, forming the foundation for examining sustainable buildings. This paper will mainly focus briefly on how a 'GIS' can be linked to all or most of these steps. The scope of GIS is expanding every day and will also have a significant impact on architecture. When we think of "Smart Cities" or "Smart Buildings", the first thing that comes to mind is Automation or the Internet of Things, which is an integral part of the fourth phase i.e., Operation/In use. However, the reality is that a Smart Building is developed early in its Life Cycle of a Building. This paper will help people understand and grasp "how modern technologies (GIS and remote sensing) can be useful in the raw material extraction process" and "how GIS can be integrated into the process of Production, Construction, Operation and Maintenance". The study also aims to investigate the domain of demolition and the subsequent processes of disposal, reuse, and recycling, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS). If you find this topic intriguing and captivating, I encourage you to continue reading. I genuinely hope that this paper proves to be both informative and engaging for you.

Till now, Three Gorges Project has been built for about 15 years. The land use/land cover changes (LUCC)and environment changes in Three Gorges Reservoir Region has always been the focus issues, which is the reason of the paper. Mastering the rule of LUCC in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, firstly, is of advantage to wake up to the potential problems in Three Gorges construction, secondly, can provide reference to the sustainable land planning and administration of reservoir region. The Remote Sensing (RS) method provides abundant and real-time information, and Geographic Information System (GIS) has powerful functions in data processing and spatial analysis. The combination of RS and GIS has inestimable advantages compared with the traditional methods, and is highly effective in monitoring dynamic changes of the land use/land cover. In the paper, the realizing steps and methods of how to monitor the land use dynamic changes by RS and GIS are provided.

Nepal's diversified terrain and vast watershed create both opportunities and obstacles for water resource management. Conventional methods frequently fail owing to insufficient data, old methodologies, plus a lack of compatibility with modern technology. To solve these issues, the research suggests using improved hydrological simulation and sophisticated models for forecasting for sustainable water resource management in Nepal. The study uses cutting-edge technology, such as satellite imagery, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with neural networks, to create a new combination CNN-LSTM technique. Hydrological statistics regarding precipitation, river flow, and glacial melt, as well as meteorological, geographical, and socioeconomic information, was gathered then filtered. This data integration enhances the accuracy of models, providing real-time monitoring and prediction capabilities. The hybrid CNN-LSTM system incorporates the qualities of Convolutional Neural Networks with collecting time properties from images, CatBoost for dealing with tabular information and spatial traits, with LSTM for enhanced classification of images and sequence data processing. The suggested model beats previous techniques, with an estimation accuracy of 99.20% to identify hydrologic occurrences. The incorporation of these latest innovations enhances floods projections, famine projections, and general handling of water techniques. This study shows that sophisticated hydrological simulations may considerably improve the durability and long-term viability of the management of water resources in Nepal, making it a valuable tool for regulators and managers. The research results call for bigger investments in the internet, training, and the creation of favorable regulations to assure the long-term sustainability of these programs. By tackling the constraints of existing approaches and adopting creative approaches, Nepal may accomplish responsible management of water resources while ensuring the availability of water and increasing the standard of life over its people.

An Analysis of Accidents in the Inland Waterways of Bangladesh: Lessons from a Decade (2005-2015)

Вступ. Натепер річкові інформаційні системи стали невіддільною частиною державної системи забезпечення безпеки судноплавства. Такі системи створю- ються на акваторіях морських портів і на підходах до них, а також на всій про- тяжності внутрішніх вод. Метою статті є аналіз стану й перспектив розвитку річкових інформаційних систем. Визначено сучасний стан і перспективи розвитку інфраструктури внутрішніх водних шляхів, що складаються з багатьох взаємо- пов’язаних факторів. Більшу частину чинників об’єднує необхідність підвищення безпеки судноплавства, яка своєю чергою виділяє ряд напрямів розвитку, з-поміж яких підвищення ефективності використання інфраструктури внутрішніх вод- них шляхів і вдосконалення системи управління судноплавством у цілому. Резуль- тати. Визначено систему обробки інформації про навігаційну обстановку, що є основою ключової концепції програмного модуля системи річкової інформаційної системи. Сформована основа для створення програмної компоненти інформацій- ної системи судноводія. У результаті проведених досліджень виявлено значення застосування річкових інформаційних служб на українських річках для інтенсив- ного розвитку ринку транспортних і логістичних послуг як України в цілому, так і окремих її регіонів. У статті визначено актуальність використання цифро- вого коносамента, що дасть можливість у реаліях, які склалися, відповідно до чинних обмежень, спричинених заходами щодо запобігання поширенню гострої респіраторної хвороби COVID-19, спричиненої коронавірусом SARS-CoV-2, змен- шити контакт та убезпечити членів екіпажу й приймальної сторони. Ство- рена автоматична система та її застосування на внутрішніх водних шляхах України дозволить полегшити роботу судноводія, зменшити кількість помилок. Характеризуючи обладнання, ми пропонуємо принцип такої структуризації, яка полегшить роботу такої системи в автономному режимі. Тобто визначено концепцію сукупної структури річкової інформаційної системи, що дасть мож- ливість безпечного проходження суден на внутрішніх водних шляхах і дозволить знизити вплив людського фактора на виконання навігаційних операцій. Висновки. Застосування річкової інформаційної системи спрямоване на убезпечення навіга- ційних операцій і підвищення ефективності вантажоперевезень завдяки постій- ному інформаційному контролю положення судна, місцеперебування стаціонар- ного й рухомого об’єктів.