Posts From Ashok Prim
Geospatial Technologies in Fire protection Infrastructure Development
Fire can be both a boon and a bane. As a boon, it is vital in supporting life. It is a bane when, out of control, it destroys life and
Towards a Geospatial Information Society
Anyone who is reading this technical journal would be aware of the terms ‘data’, ‘geospatial data’, ‘information’ and ‘geospatial information’ and the context in which the terms are being used.
Geospatial Technology in Forensic investigation
Surveying provided the basis for man to know ‘what is where’ and ‘when’. The technology, if we can call it a technology during the early 19th century, was
The Role of Geospatial Technologies in Archaeology to Preserve Heritage Monuments
The Pink City, Jaipur has recently been certified as a World Heritage City by UNESCO. It is a matter of pride not only for the city and its
Urban Redevelopment and The Use of Geospatial Technologies
In the last 2 decades, India’s urban population has increased exponentially with 33% of the population living in cities in 2015. Experts estimate that urbanization will peak in
Drought Information and Management System
At a time when rains and floods continue to batter several parts of the country, it would seem misplaced to bring out an issue on Drought monitoring and
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Have Arrived as A Reliable Geospatial Technology
The large scale adoption of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the last decade for Geospatial Data capture has brought about a radical change in the accuracy, speed and timeliness
Preserve & Conserve Forests for Human Wellbeing
Forests are a resource. Minerals are also a resource. Minerals are mined for development hence forests can also be exploited for development. This seems to be the logic
Geospatial Technologies Will Play an Increasing Role in Rural Development
Rural development is a complex mix of fulfilling rural aspirations and providing opportunities and avenues to sustain their growth. Rural development is largely dependent on the demography &