A cost-effective method for tranquility mapping using open environmental data

Abstract

In this study, we propose a cost-effective method for tranquillity mapping using multi-criteria analysis and open geospatial data. We apply this method in an extended zone around a major Greek highway trespassing areas of high natural value. Composite criteria are developed through analytic functions and geostatistical methods to reflect either barriers or enablers of tranquillity. The results indicate that it is possible to identify tranquility zones which are spatially plausible. To verify the validity of the results, we calculate the Kappa coefficient (0.71) and the overall accuracy (80%) using preference data obtained from non-specialized photo-interpreters in a sample of places on Google Earth. We believe that this method can inform planning, especially in countries with a weak landscape policy.

How Society 5.0 and Industry 4.0 Ideas Shape the Open Data Performance Expectancy

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“…As open data stem from the Society 5.0 concept, numerous researchers explore both the influence of open data on society functioning and factors that improve the use of open data. Among the papers dealing with open data, one can find works focusing on a selected field, e.g., medicine [82][83][84] or environmental issues [31][32][33]. However, there are also papers dealing with open data from a more general perspective.…”

“…The benefits of using open data are the subject of research by many scientists. We can find works describing the economic [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25], social [26][27][28][29][30] and environmental [31][32][33] value of open data. Therefore, it is interesting to investigate the direction in which open data performance expectancy is shaped.…”

Key Characteristics of Forest Therapy Trails: A Guided, Integrative Approach

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Μοντέλα Αστικής Εξάπλωσης Και Παρακολούθηση Με Τηλεπισκόπηση Νυκτερινών Φώτων

“…εκτός από τον περιορισμένο θόρυβο και την χαμηλή πληθυσμιακή πυκνότητα να έχουν και χαμηλή έκθεση στην φωτορύπανση (Pafi et al, 2018• Votsi et al, 2017.…”