Modeling uncertainty of moving objects on road networks via space–time prisms

Moving objects produce trajectories, which are typically observed in a finite sample of time‐stamped locations. Between sample points, we are uncertain about the moving objects's location. When we assume extra information about an object, for instance, a (possibly location‐dependent) speed limit, we can use space–time prisms to model the uncertainty of an object's location.

Until now, space–time prisms have been studied for unconstrained movement in the 2D plane. In this paper, we study space–time prisms for objects that are constrained to travel on a road network. Movement on a road network can be viewed as essentially one‐dimensional. We describe the geometry of a space–time prism on a road network and give an algorithm to compute and visualize space–time prisms. For experiments and illustration, we have implemented this algorithm in MATHEMATICA.

Furthermore, we study the alibi query, which asks whether two moving objects could have possibly met or not. This comes down to deciding if the chains of space–time prisms produced by these moving objects intersect. We give an efficient algorithm to answer the alibi query for moving objects on a road network. This algorithm also determines where and when two moving objects may have met.     

A new algorithm for distance cartogram construction

A distance cartogram is a diagram that visualizes the proximity indices between points in a network, such as time–distances between cities. The Euclidean distances between the points on the distance cartogram represent the given proximity indices. This is a useful visualization tool for the level of service of transport, e.g. difference in the level of service between regions or points in a network and its improvement in the course of time. The two previously proposed methods—multidimensional scaling (MDS) and network time–space mapping—have certain advantages and disadvantages. However, we observe that these methods are essentially the same, and the merits of both these methods can be combined to formulate a generalized solution. In this study, we first formulate the time–space mapping problem, which includes the key features of both of the above stated methods, and propose a generalized solution. We then apply this solution to the time–distances of Japan's railway networks to confirm its applicability.     

The smoothness of HASM

To smooth noises inherent in uniformly sampled dataset, the smoothness of high accuracy surface modeling (HASM) was explored, and a smoothing method of HASM (HASM-SM) was developed based on a penalized least squares method. The optimal smoothing parameter of HASM-SM was automatically obtained by means of the generalized cross-validation (GCV) method. For an efficient smoothing computation, discrete cosine transform was employed to solve the system of HASM-SM and to estimate the minimum GCV score, simultaneously. Two examples including a numerical test and a real-world example were employed to compare the smoothing ability of HASM-SM with that of GCV thin plate smoothing spline (TPS) and kriging. The numerical test indicated that the minimum GCV HASM-SM is averagely more accurate than TPS and kriging for noisy surface smoothing. The real-world example of smoothing a lidar-derived Digital Elevation Model (DEM) showed that HASM-SM has an obvious smoothing effect, which is on a par with TPS. In conclusion, HASM-SM provides an efficient tool for filtering noises in grid-based surfaces like remote sensing–derived images and DEMs.     

Measuring the significance of a divide to local drainage patterns

This article presents a framework for estimating a new topographic attribute derived from digital elevation models (DEMs) called maximum branch length (B _max). Branch length is defined as the distance travelled along a flow path initiated at one grid cell to the confluence with the flow path passing through a second cell. B _max is the longest branch length measured for a grid cell and its eight neighbours. The index provides a physically meaningful method for assessing the relative significance of drainage divides to the dispersion of materials and energy across a landscape, that is, it is a measure of ‘divide size’. B _max is particularly useful for studying divide network structure, for mapping drainage divides, and in landform classification applications. Sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate the robustness of estimates of B _max to the algorithm used to estimate flow lengths and the prevalence of edge effects resulting from inadequate DEM extent. The findings suggest that the index is insensitive to the specific flow algorithm used but that edge effects can result in significant underestimation along major divides. Edge contamination can, however, be avoided by using an appropriately extensive DEM.     

定量地震地貌学研究进展

定量地震地貌学以三维地震数据为基础,通过对地貌特征参数的定量分析来了解盆地历史、沉积过程和填充构架,在沉积体系定量分析和储层表征方面为一新方向.其主要研究内容包括系统地质研究、地震属性分析、地貌特征定量分析、沉积单元交汇分析和沉积体系影响因素研究等五方面,核心为多数据融合及沉积单元形态定量数据的利用.定量地震地貌学在冲积河道、三角洲、浊积水道、水下扇储层特征及结构研究方面已取得较大突破,在地层沉积定量研究、储集体规模预测方面具有较大优势和前景.     

瞬变电磁法探测复杂地形不积水采空区的应用

针对高密度电法在探测煤矿不积水采空区对地形有严格要求的实际情况下,在煤田地表条件较为复杂的地区,采用受地形影响较小的瞬变电磁法反映地下不积水采空区的电性特征的研究与应用就有了重要的实际意义。为此首先从瞬变电磁法的基本原理出发,介绍瞬变电磁法的基本公式和正演方法;其次,结合不积水采空区的地球物理特征,设计正演模型,根据计算结果提出在地形条件复杂,不适合高密度电法施工的地方,采用小线框、配合高发射频率和大发射电流的瞬变电磁方法,探测地下高阻目标体的电性特征,推断不积水采空区的分布;最后,结合实际工程进行瞬变电磁法探测煤矿不积水采空区的实践,得到结论与实际钻探结果相符。应用效果表明,瞬变电磁法在一定程度上能够完成煤矿不积水采空区的探测,对煤矿安全生产起到了的参考作用。     

Delineating groundwater potential zones in a hard-rock terrain using geospatial tool

Abstract

Geospatial techniques have become one of the leading tools in the field of natural sciences for assessment, monitoring and management of natural resources, particularly in groundwater research. The paper discusses the demarcation and assessment of groundwater potential zones using geospatial techniques in the Deccan Volcanic Province of Maharashtra, India, using multi-criteria analyses. The study incorporates integration of thematic information (geomorphology, lithology, drainage density, slope and lineaments) in a GIS environment in order to identify groundwater potential zones. The methodology adopted can be used as a rapid assessment tool in groundwater exploration and is helpful in predictive groundwater resource management. Multi-criteria evaluation techniques were used to integrate all the thematic layers. Individual themes and their corresponding categories were assigned a knowledge base ranking from 1 to 5, depending on their importance for groundwater potential. Using the Raster calculator tool in Arc GIS software, all thematic maps were integrated to produce a composite groundwater potential map of the study area. The identified groundwater potential zones were classified into four classes, from excellent to poor. The generated groundwater potential zones were validated with field checks and borewell/dugwell yield data, and showed consistency with the observations.

Citation Singh, P., Thakur, J. K., and Kumar, S. (2013) Delineating groundwater potential zones in a hard-rock terrain using geospatial tools. Hydrological Sciences Journal, 58 (1), 1–11.     

Something old,something new,something red,something blue*

Abstract

Hydrologists responsible for flood management need real-time data in order to manage imminent or ongoing floods. In this paper, innovative methods for accessing hydrological data and their spatial visualization are introduced. A multitude of relevant real-time, forecast and historical information is provided in a single, self-updating hydrological map information system. The system consists of a central database and a cartographic user interface and provides harmonized and filtered data in the form of interactive, customizable maps. Maps may also be cross-referenced with historical maps or may be animated for improved comprehension and decision making. Emphasis is placed on the development of the hydrological real-time database that manages large amounts of spatial, temporal and attributive data. The paper focuses on the cartographic user interface, its functionality and the resulting interactive hydrological maps.

Citation Lienert, C., Weingartner, R. &; Hurni, L. (2011) An interactive, web-based, real-time hydrological map information system. Hydrol. Sci. J. 56(1), 1–16     

基于SuperMap GIS的三维数字井筒可视化系统研究

以钻井完井为代表的井筒工程技术的操作对象是在地下的,是一项"看不到的"工程。三维数字井筒可视化模拟的目的就是使用三维虚拟化技术,以低成本的三维模拟来保证和提高钻井的成功率。本文将阐述以SuperMap Realspace为软件技术基础的三维数字井筒可视化系统的研究进展,研究主要实现了真空间的井位显示、井筒轨迹及投影显示、井筒设备组装、地下层位显示和多井地下显示等功能,实现了在虚拟地下空间中对井筒的模拟展示。     

基于3DGIS技术的电网3维可视化系统技术架构设计

从信息技术应用的角度,通过整合3维GIS,虚拟现实技术和信息集成等信息技术,为电网实现3维可视化提出一个技术机构,它可以从多分辨率、多尺度、多时空等多种角度实现电网的3维可视化。论文阐述了该系统的技术架构以及实现的关键技术,如合成建模、可视化仿真、信息集成、可视化,为电网规划设计、工程建设、运行维护3维可视化提出一种建设思路,相信对从事相关工作的同行能有所裨益。