Human Geosciences(H)
Session Sub-categoryTechnology & Techniques
Session IDH-TT15
TitleGeographic Information Systems and Cartography
Short TitleGIS and Cartography
Main ConvenerNameTakashi Oguchi
AffiliationCenter for Spatial Information Science, The University of Tokyo
Co-Convener 1NameYuji Murayama
AffiliationGraduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Co-Convener 2NameYoshiki Wakabayashi
AffiliationGraduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Session LanguageEE
ScopeThis session discusses various methods which acquire, store, analyze and visualize geospatial data, and presents the outcomes of empirical studies using GIS or mapping methods. The session also deals with applications of digital data, and GIS, and mapping to various fields of earth and planetary science and human society. All presentations and discussion of this session are made in English.
Presentation FormatOral and Poster presentation
Co-Sponsoring Societies
(Society Members)
Geographic Information System Association of Japan, Japan Cartographers Association, The Association of Japanese Geographers
Invited Authors
  • Nimala Chinthake Perera (Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo)
  • Ranagalage Mahinda Manjula (University of Tsukuba)
  • Yuei-An Liou (National Central University)
  • Hepi Hapsari Handayani (Spatial Information Science University of Tsukuba, Geomatics Department, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember)
Time Presentation No Title Presenter Abstract
Oral Presentation May 24 PM1
13:45 - 14:00 HTT15-01Assessing the soil erosion using geospatial technique based on RUSLE model: A case study of the Kotmale watershed, Sri LankaDM Sanjeewa Lasantha Bandara Abstract
14:00 - 14:15 HTT15-02Spatial Multi Criteria Evaluation (SMCE) Model for Landslide Hazard Zonation in Kegalle District- Sri Lanka Nimala Chinthake Perera Abstract
14:15 - 14:30 HTT15-03Spatio-temporal Analysis of Tsunami Damage based on Dynamic Inundation Prediction Map: A Case Study of Hamamatsu Coastal AreaYuki IWAI Abstract
14:30 - 14:45 HTT15-04The relationship between urban volume and land surface temperature using ALOS PRISM and Landsat images: A case study of Tsukuba and Tsuchiura, JapanRanagalage Mahinda Manjula Abstract
14:45 - 15:00 HTT15-05Construction of a Disaster Prevention Education System for High School Students Based on WebGISJiali SONG Abstract
15:00 - 15:15 HTT15-06Developing materials for GIS practice in higher education and their application in a class of GIS exercisesHiroyuki Yamauchi Abstract
Oral Presentation May 24 PM2
15:30 - 15:45 HTT15-07A global eco-environmental vulnerability map by utilizing essential datasets Yuei-An Liou Abstract
15:45 - 16:00 HTT15-08Measuring Urban Green Space Potential Satisfaction Using GIS and Remote Sensing: A Case Study of Surabaya, IndonesiaHepi Hapsari Handayani Abstract
16:00 - 16:15 HTT15-09Modeling Future Land Use/Cover Scenarios by Coupling System Dynamic Model and Cellular Automata ModelRUCI WANG Abstract
16:15 - 16:30 HTT15-10The role of geospatial information of public signs in navigating foreign tourists to central TokyoBochra Bettaieb Abstract
16:30 - 16:45 HTT15-11Monitoring the urban expansion in Nanchang, China using geospatial techniquesXinmin Zhang Abstract
16:45 - 17:00 HTT15-12Urban Expansion Delineation Using Time Series Impervious Surface Data: A Case Study of Tokyo Metropolitan AreaFei LIU Abstract
Presentation No Title Presenter Abstract
Poster Presentation May 24 Core Time
HTT15-P01 Analysis of Factors Controlling Erosion Rates on a Global Scale Using DEMs and GIS Hagar Hecht Abstract
HTT15-P02 Clarification of relationships between coastal dune vegetation and landforms based on ALS and UAS-SfM photogrammetry for nature conservation and restoration: Tottori Sand Dunes, Southwest Japan Yasutaka Nakata Abstract
HTT15-P03 Mapping of Coastal Wetlands and Volumetric Change Analysis in the West Coast in Sri Lanka Using Remote Sensing and GIS SUMUDU DARSHANA ATHUKORALA ARACHCHIGE Abstract
HTT15-P04 Mountain green cover index: Case study of Sripada Mountain in Sri Lanka Halgamage Malinda Siriwardana Abstract
HTT15-P05 A comparative study of land surface temperature in African cities based on Landsat Data Matamyo Simwanda Abstract
HTT15-P06 Spatiotemporal Analysis of Urban Traffic Accidents: A Case Study of Tehran City, Iran Niloofar Haji Mirza Aghasi Abstract