URP 6205: Advance in GIS, Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry

Review of GIS Basics: GIS fundamentals; nature and models of spatial data; quality of spatial data, error propagation in GIS; Coordinate systems, Map projection and transformation. Rectification and Registration, Digitizing; data reduction and generalization, Topology creation and map correction, 

GIS Analysis Functions: Overlay techniques, interpolation and aerial manipulation of spatial data, linking topological database with attribute tables, making query with different items. Overlay techniques, 

GIS Modeling: Modeling of geographical data for supporting spatial planning decisions. GIS implementation issues; 

Case Studies: Case studies of GIS applications in urban planning, environmental and resource management, AM/FM, and disaster management. 

Remote Sensing: The Remote Sensing Analytical Process, Preprocessing of Remotely Sensed Data, Image Enhancement and Interpretation, Feature Extraction from Remotely Sensed Imagery, Classification Accuracy Assessment & Evaluation, Remote Sensing Applications 

Photogrammetry Basic: Basics and principles of digital aerial photogrammetry, Modern aerial cameras and photography, platforms and options, 

Tools of Digital Photogrammetry: Image adjustment, image correlation, image operators, Relative orientation of the images, epipolar geometry, 

Aerotriangulation: Analogue, analytical and digital, method of independent models, bundle block adjustment, accuracy, practical examples, Photogrammetric mapping on digital workstation - process, outcomes, accuracy, 

Orthophoto Systems: Orthophoto creation, orthophotomosaic and orthophotomap, Airborne laser scanning, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Photogrammetry.

The basic generic concepts of planning: definition of planning, dimensions of planning, spatial versus sectoral planning, the variants of spatial and physical planning. The planning process: the different stages in the continuous and cyclical process. Roles of planners, decision-makers and stakeholders in the planning process. Concepts of planning theory: rational approach, advocacy planning, adaptive planning, systems approach, Incremental Approach of Planning, Mixed Scanning of Planning. Radical Planning Planning process in Bangladesh: sectoral and perspective planning at the national level, integrated area development planning at regional level and spatial planning at the local level.

Introduction to site and area planning; types of site development. Site selection and analysis: natural factors, cultural factors, and aesthete factors; land use and circulation; site drainage, grading and earthworm alignment of horizontal and vertical curves. Site layouts and development for residential, institutional, industrial, shopping and other types of development. Subdivision planning, landscape and plantation. Key concepts in recreation planning. Recreation needs and resources. Functions and classification of open space, parks, and recreation areas. Analyses of demand, supply and use pattern. Parks and open space standards-approaches to developing standards. Selection of sites. The recreation space master plan and its components. Implementation strategies.

Meaning of GIS and its application in planning. Essential elements GIS. Data structures: raster data structures, vector data structures. Data acquisition: existing data sets, developing new data sets, data entry. Data management. Data manipulation, analysis, Modeling and 3D GIS.  Remote sensing and image analysis: Basic Concepts, satellite and sensors, aerial photogrammetry, application of aerial photogrammetry, processing of remotely sensed digital data. Integrate of remote sensing with GIS. Applications of GIS in planning

Definition and types of regions. Regionalization and the delineation of planning regions. Levels of planning-national, regional, sub-regional and local. Need and scope of regional planning. Regional analysis: regional database, income measures and regional social accounting, input-output analysis, industrial structure analysis, interregional trade multiplier analysis. Theories and models of regional growth: Aggregate growth models, industrial location theory- central place theory, growth pole theory, agropolitan growth. Regional growth-convergence or divergence. Regional development policies at home and abroad. Policy issues: Place prosperity vs. people prosperity, economic development vs. regional growth. Regional distribution of public investment-dispersal vs. concentration, balance vs. imbalance, growth vs. welfare, efficiency vs. equity. Policy instruments.

Definition and meaning of hazards and disaster, types of hazards, assessment of hazards, vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, traditional and new disaster threats, basic characteristics of common disasters. Disaster Management Cycle (Response, Recovery, Prevention, Preparedness). Disaster Management Plans: need for counter disaster plans, general considerations, format of a plan, critical areas, aspects for consideration. Disaster and National Development: impact of disaster on national development, disaster management policy and national development. Disasters of Bangladesh: types, impacts and mitigation measures. People’s Perception and Response to Disaster. Institutional Framework for Disaster Management in Bangladesh.

The basic generic concepts of planning: definition of planning, dimensions of planning, spatial versus sectoral planning, the variants of spatial and physical planning. The planning process: the different stages in the continuous and cyclical process. Roles of planners, decision-makers and stakeholders in the planning process. Concepts of planning theory: rational approach, advocacy planning, adaptive planning, systems approach, Incremental Approach of Planning Mixed Scanning of Planning. Radical Planning Planning process in Bangladesh: sectoral and perspective planning at the national level, integrated area development planning at regional level and spatial planning at the local level.

Introduction to site and area planning; types of site development. Site selection and analysis: natural factors, cultural factors, and aesthete factors; land use and circulation; site drainage, grading and earthworm alignment of horizontal and vertical curves. Site layouts and development for residential, institutional, industrial, shopping and other types of development. Subdivision planning, landscape and plantation.

Definition and Scope of Engineering Survey: definition, scope, importance and its uses. Different types of engineering survey: reconnaissance survey; plane table survey; traverse survey; leveling and contouring; route surveying; land surveying. Area and volume calculation. Cartographic surveying; introductions to photogrammetry; remote sensing and global positioning system. Types of maps; types of maps commonly used in Bangladesh. Uses of scales and scale conversion. Elements of Map: scale, communication objectives, subject matter and function. Mapping techniques: physical models, photomaps, sketch maps, cartograms. Area Calculation of Map.

Techniques for communicating via different media - oral presentations, reports, posters, broadcasting, film, multimedia, Websites. Techniques of visual presentation - figures, diagrams, charts, maps, cartograms, photographic compositions, multimedia presentation etc. Students will be required to prepare several presentations on different planning problems. 

Practical and field works relating to site, area and land subdivision planning. Site analysis and Neighborhood Layout Plan preparation to achieve maximum utility, fitness & delight for all five senses of man which ultimately forms the immediate environment in which man lives. 3D visualization and animation making of Neighborhood Layout Plan. 

Application of statistical techniques in urban and regional analysis through the uses of application software such as SPSS, Excel etc. Important planning techniques: Population Projection, Economic Base Analysis, Industrial Structure Analysis, Input-Output Analysis etc. Statistical techniques: Frequency Distribution including Cross Tabulation, Graphical Presentation, Test of Independence, Analysis of Variance, Correlation and Regression Analysis etc.

Sessional Individual or group projects to analyze planning problems with the help of GIS and Remote sensing (RS) techniques.

Case studies in project evaluation. Project formulation practices and approval procedure in Bangladesh. Preparation of project documents: PCP, PPs, and TAPPs; workshops related to course URP 4161.