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The use of web-GIS and crowdsourcing in the acquisition of historical data on the example of Polegli1939 project

Zawadzki Mateusz, Stadnicka Maria, Lupa Michał, Adamek Katarzyna

Polish Cartographical Review

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2023

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Vol. 55, No. 1

56--72

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The historical Polegli1939 geoportal is probably the first thematic portal using spatial-temporal databases to present information on people killed during the World War II. In this study, we address the problem of capturing, processing and sharing historical information by supplementing it with a spatial attributes. The aim of the study is to determine the role of crowdsourcing data and the use of web-GIS applications in the process of obtaining and verifying historical information. The study was carried out as part of the implementation of the “Spatial database of soldiers killed in warfare” project, which is also known as Polegli1939. In order to achieve this goal, we acquired information using three methods: manual, automated and Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI). Making spatial data available through the Polegli1939 geoportal enables users to popularize and verify it. The method includes a geospatial web platform (GeoWeb) as well as a VGI application with an integrated process for verifying submitted information. As a result of the project, nearly 35,000 records were obtained. Making the project available to a wider audience opens up the possibility of extending the presented research or replicating it in other countries, taking into account a wider chronological range than just World War II.

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Role of Geographic Information Systems in analysing the selection of cichociemni drop zones based on a case study of the "Mewa 1" drop zone

Polończyk Agnieszka, Lupa Michał, Leśniak Andrzej

Polish Cartographical Review

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2023

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Vol. 55, No. 1

87--110

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The article discusses the possible use of GIS tools in detailed spatial analysis of materials and old maps showing the activities of Polish soldiers during World War II. The research was based on information regarding the military operations of the “Silent and Unseen” paratroopers (in Polish: cichociemni) in the General Government (GG), available in the archives of the Polish Underground Movement Study Trust (in Polish: Studium Polski Podziemnej) in London, as well as on prewar maps of the Polish Military Geographical Institute (in Polish: Wojskowy Instytut Geograficzny – WIG). The authors present the historical background to, and important details of the cichociemni airdrops. They also describe how these operations were organised and suitable airdrop sites selected. The main part of the article is devoted to an analysis and assessment of the extent to which selected drop sites of the cichociemni complied with the criteria contained in the instructions of the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief in London (in Polish: Sztab Naczelnego Wodza w Londynie). The article presents a case study of the “Mewa 1” drop zone located in the GG. The authors used calibrated WIG maps, which they then converted into vector versions. They also made use of modern DTM and a slope map created on its basis. All the criteria for selecting drop zones included in the historical instructions were analysed. Based on the example of the drop zone in question, as well as on the authors’ own spatial analyses, it was concluded that this particular drop zone met some of the criteria formulated in the guidelines of the Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, but only partially met others or failed to meet them at all. In addition, the authors noted a number of limitations regarding these criteria. For example, they did not take into account the locations of the occupiers’ garrisons or anti-aircraft positions, which are particularly important for the success of airdrop operations. The analyses and the results thereof constitute the first study of the armed operations of the cichociemni in GG areas using digital maps and spatial analyses based on GIS.

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Methodology for creating dynamic emergency vehicle availability maps

Lupa Michał, Naziemiec Weronika, Adamek Katarzyna, Zawadzki Mateusz

Polish Cartographical Review

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2023

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Vol. 55, No. 1

24--37

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One of the main priorities of emergency services is to minimize the response time to calls. In the process of proper allocation of emergency vehicles, maps of emergency vehicle accessibility are found to be helpful. These maps represent areas within which emergency services can reach the specified location within a certain time. Calculating travel times requires taking into account the rapidly changing current road conditions. This paper presents a method for dynamically generating maps of emergency vehicle accessibility, considering network models and irregular computational grids.

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Application of satellite remote sensing methods in mineral prospecting in Kosovo, area of Selac

Lupa Michał, Adamek Katarzyna, Leśniak Andrzej, Pršek Jaroslav

Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi

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2020

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T. 36, z. 1

5--22

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Traditional methods of mineral exploration are mainly based on very expensive drilling and seismic methods. The proposed approach assumes the preliminary recognition of prospecting areas using satellite remote sensing methods. Maps of mineral groups created using Landsat 8 images can narrow the search area, thereby reducing the costs of geological exploration during mineral prospecting. This study focuses on the identification of mineralized zones located in the southeastern part of Europe (Kosovo, area of Selac) where hydrothermal mineralization and alterations can be found. The article describes all the stages of research, from collecting in-situ rock samples, obtaining spectral characteristics with laboratory measurements, preprocessing and analysis of satellite images, to the validation of results through field reconnaissance in detail. The authors introduce a curve-index fitting technique to determine the degree of similarity of a rock sample to a given pixel of satellite imagery. A comparison of the reflectance of rock samples against surface reflectance obtained from satellite images allows the places where the related type of rock can be found to be determined. Finally, the results were compared with geological and mineral maps to confirm the effectiveness of the method. It was shown that the free multispectral data obtained by the Landsat 8 satellite, even with a resolution of 30 meters, can be considered as a valuable source of information that helps narrow down the exploration areas.

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Tradycyjne metody poszukiwania surowców mineralnych opierają się głównie na bardzo kosztownych metodach, takich jak wiercenia oraz metody sejsmiczne. Proponowane przez autorów podejście zakłada wstępne rozpoznanie obszarów perspektywicznych z wykorzystaniem metod teledetekcji satelitarnej. Mapy grup minerałów stworzone przy użyciu zobrazowań dostarczonych przez satelitę Landsat 8 mogą zawęzić obszar poszukiwań, a przez to doprowadzić do redukcji kosztów rozpoznania geologicznego podczas poszukiwania surowców mineralnych. Niniejsze badanie skupia się na identyfikacji stref zmineralizowanych znajdujących się w południowo-wschodniej Europie (Kosowo, rejon Selac) gdzie znajdują się mineralizacje hydrotermalne oraz strefy alteracji. Artykuł opisuje szczegółowo wszystkie etapy badań, od pozyskania próbek terenowych, badań laboratoryjnych mających na celu pozyskanie charakterystyk spektralnych, przez wstępne przetwarzanie oraz analizę zobrazowań satelitarnych do walidacji wyników poprzez rozpoznanie terenowe. Autorzy przedstawili technikę wykorzystującą wskaźnik dopasowania krzywej pozwalający na określenie stopnia podobieństwa próbki do piksela zobrazowania satelitarnego. Porównanie współczynnika odbicia dla próbek względem współczynnika odbicia zarejestrowanego przez satelitę pozwala na określenie miejsc, gdzie mogą występować określone typy skał. W celu określenia skuteczności metody wyniki zostały porównane z mapami geologicznymi. Wykazano, że darmowe dane multispektralne dostarczone przez satelitę Landsat 8, nawet z rozdzielczością 30 m, mogą stanowić cenne źródło informacji, które pozwala na zawężenie obszaru poszukiwań.