Density map showing contamination in Afghanistan calculated using the ArcGIS Kernel density tool.
Information management for mine action is a cross-cutting discipline where GIS plays an entrenched role throughout addressing humanitarian, development and accuracy issues.
In partnership with the University of Geneva and the University of Zurich since 2010, Pierre Lacroix (more information on the UNIGE website) has been leading research fellows on the following topics :
- Mapping of population at risk of ERW Spatial analysis for operational difficulties
- E-learning for GIS analysis and mapping
More information on the ESRI website - Customized user-friendly GIS tools
- Update and maintenance of mine action cartographic symbols
The GICHD is continuously looking for new academic partners and volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Daniel Eriksson.
Materials are provided as is. GICHD is not responsible for the contents or availability of material at linked web sites.
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