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Use of GIS in the Flood Hazard Assessment and Mitigation in Kenya

GIS in Flood Mapping and Mitigation
Flooding Hazards A hazard refers to any situation, condition, substance, or event that has the potential to cause harm, damage, or adverse effects to people, property, or the environment. Hazards include natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, as well as human-made hazards such as industrial accidents or pollution. GIS mapping of hazards is [...]
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What’s Geographical Information Systems – GIS?

What is GIS
Introduction A Geographical Information System (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, analysing, and displaying data related to positions on Earthā€™s surface. By relating seemingly unrelated data, it can help individuals and organizations better understand spatial patterns, trends and relationships in geographic context. It can use any information that includes location. In GIS, the [...]
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GPR Underground Utility Scanning in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

GPR Services in Africa

IntroductionĀ  In recent past, GPR has become a go-to technology for scanning and locating undeground utilities. The utilization of Ground Penetrating Radar survey technique was utilized for detailed investigation and analysis of the utilities within Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School, Dar es Salaam Tanzania. In the realm of modern domains of engineering, design, infrastructure development […]

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