In this paper, the concept of geo-referenced 3D map and its applications have been discussed. The major contribution is that it adopts geo-referenced images for various applications. Next generation 3D map, which is realistic, image-based, is able to provide 3D geometry measurements and various geo-location services. The methodology and development process has been introduced. Experiments for t...

Stereoscopic cloud-top height (CTH) retrieval from two geostationary (GEO) satellites is usually realized through a visible (VIS) band with high horizontal resolution. A stereoscopic-based CTH algorithm (prototype dual-GEO algorithm) proposed in our previous study also adopts this approach. Although approach can retrieve accurate stereoscopic CTHs, the heights of optically thin upper clouds ove...

The amount and availability of high-quality geo-spatial image data, such as digital satellite and aerial photographs, is increasing dramatically. Task-based management of such visual information and associated knowledge is a central concern for organisations that rely on digital imagery. We are developing geo-spatial knowledge management techniques that employ case-based reasoning as the core m...

Despite a lot of recent research, photogrammetric reconstruction from crowd-sourced imagery is plagued by a number of recurrent problems. (i) The resulting models are chronically incomplete, because even touristic landmarks are photographed mostly from a few “canonical” viewpoints. (ii) Man-made constructions tend to exhibit repetitive structure and rotational symmetries, which lead to gross er...

A geometric graph G is a simple graph G together with a straight line drawing of G in the plane with the vertices in general position. Two geometric realizations of a simple graph are geo-isomorphic if there is a vertex bijection between them that preserves vertex adjacencies and non-adjacencies, as well as edge crossings and non-crossings. A natural extension of graph homomorphisms, geo-homomo...

Active packaging material has been used in the food industry to maintain quality of packaged foods. The use conventional polymers serious environmental consequences due improper disposal or recycling methods. Therefore, active films based on biopolymers have developed their excellent biocompatibility, degradability, and eco-friendliness. Amongst all essential oils, grape seed oil is considered ...

the present study examined year-to-year variations in areas affected by drought during a period of 39 water yearsin iran. ninety-five meteorological stations were chosen to provide near-continuous long-term records, althoughsome data was missing (less than 10%). the missing data points were estimated using a linear correlation methodbetween the reference station with the missing data points and...

Today attention to legal regulations is one of the contributory factors to the development of tourism industry. Legality is located on the base of legislations which clarify tourists and host communities mutual responsibilities and rights, and its goal is organizing supply activities of tourism in a sustainable way. In any society tourism is influenced by politics and economy, so providing long...

degradation of natural habitats and decreasing of genetic diversity of populus caspica led to vast reduction of its regeneration and growth potential in north of iran. hence, the growth potential of mass-produced seedlings was compared with their parents. for this purpose, the ramets of three selected seedlings from 17 parent trees belonging to north of iran, along with ramets of their parent t...

The Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) project relies on geostationary (GEO) imager derived TOA broadband fluxes and cloud properties to account for the regional diurnal fluctuations between the Terra and Aqua CERES and MODIS measurements. Anchoring the GEO visible calibration to the MODIS reference calibration and stability is critical for consistent fluxes and cloud retrieva...