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ISSN:1260-5875(print)
ISSN:2116-7060(online)
Publication Frequency:Continuously
With its international scientific commitments, Revue Internationale de Géomatique (RIG, International Journal of Geomatics), gathers numerous research works from many countries and disciplines, such as geography, computer science, archeology, agronomy and social sciences. All these research projects require or develop approaches, methods or tools to solve, analyse or represent spatial problems on the geographical space. The journal involves different topics, from spatial object modelling to geospatial prospective, from sensors used in accurate imagery to territorial decision making. The articles can be application- oriented, or deal with theoretical or methodological issues. Thus, RIG allows a fruitful combination of technological features (e.g. Geographical Information Systems, high resolution remote sensing) and human purpose and behaviour in spatial analysis (e.g. participatory Geographical Information Systems, territorial planning). Geomatics also concerns many questions about our environment in the context of global change and sustainability, such as biodiversity, conservation, transport, mobility and land use. Most of the articles published in RIG are resulting from a strong co-operation between different institutes and disciplines, often coupling particular themes (micro-agronomy, coastal studies, mountainous development, for instance) and associated methodologies to design appropriate solutions from computer and geographical information sciences (generalize and matching geometries, spatial metadata management, spatial ontologies, etc.). Regularly published since 1991, Revue Internationale de Géomatique (RIG, International Journal of Geomatics) publishes original articles in Sciences of Geographical Information, in French or in English.
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 235-257, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.063512 - 25 April 2025
Abstract The rapid urbanization of rural areas often leads to the construction of medium to high-rise buildings without adequate knowledge of ground suitability, posing significant risks to structural safety and long-term development. This study addresses this critical issue by developing a Comprehensive Ground Suitability Index (CGSI) framework tailored for rural municipalities. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the CGSI integrates geophysical, geo-environmental, and geohazard parameters to systematically evaluate land suitability for construction. Data were collected from government agencies, previous studies, and field surveys focusing on the Municipality of Odiongan, Romblon. Parameters… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 209-234, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.061448 - 14 April 2025
Abstract Today, environmental studies based on satellite imagery are known as making valuable contributions to the dynamics and spatial prediction of sensitive or complex ecosystems such as wide protected areas and represent sustainable decision tools. The Pendjari and W Transboundary Reserves which constitute biodiversity reservoirs, habitats for wildlife conservation lack substantial investigations on the vegetation dynamics. Despite the protection measures they benefit from, these reserves remain dependent on climatic hazards that can influence their stability. The present study is innovative since it applied remote sensing techniques combined with climate records from the last thirty years to… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 187-207, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.063247 - 09 April 2025
Abstract Road condition assessment involves evaluating the physical state of roadways to determine necessary maintenance and rehabilitation, while traffic assessment focuses on analyzing vehicle flow patterns to improve traffic management. This study employs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to assess and evaluate road conditions and traffic dynamics in the rural municipality of Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines. GIS mapping enabled a spatially detailed classification of road conditions, identifying areas categorized as excellent, good, fair, or poor, and highlighted sections requiring maintenance or rehabilitation. These assessments are crucial for enhancing the transportation framework amid escalating developmental and demographic demands. Concurrently,… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 169-185, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.063997 - 09 April 2025
Abstract Green space plays an important role in the sustainable urban development. This study proposes the Green Lighting Index (GLI), integrating nighttime light data from SDGSAT-1 and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) from Sentinel-2, to explore the nighttime human activity in green spaces across three major urban agglomerations in China: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH), the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The findings reveal that, for most green spaces, the relationship between nighttime lighting and green spaces is predominantly exclusionary. However, a synergistic relationship is observed in some vibrant green spaces characterized by More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 151-168, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.062829 - 21 March 2025
Abstract Vegetation is crucial to ecosystems, thus, detecting and assessing changes in vegetation cover are receiving increasing attention. In this study, we combine remote sensing data and geographic information systems to assess vegetation cover changes in Da Nang city, Vietnam, between 1988 and 2022. Remote sensing images for the years 1988, 2000, and 2010 were obtained from Landsat 5-TM satellite data, and imagery for 2022 was obtained from Landsat 9-OLI/TIRS satellite data. In each satellite scene, we used supervised classification and spectral indices (NDWI—Normalized Difference Water Index, NDVI—Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, and SAVI—Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index) More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 125-149, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.057970 - 11 March 2025
Abstract The development of Indonesia’s New Capital City (Ibu Kota Negara (IKN)) does not only offer opportunities but also faces uncertainties. One of these concerns is wastewater management, in terms of volume, location, and treatment facilities. To evaluate how the city might be able to manage this, this study starts with a theoretical evaluation of which wastewater management principles are crucial. Then the empirical study evaluates where and how the current infrastructure of the IKN could manage the wastewater and assesses—based on spatial scenarios—if the current wastewater management plans for the IKN are adequate. A Geographic… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 103-123, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.060420 - 24 February 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Geospatial Data Quality: Unraveling the Essentials)
Abstract Global warming leads to climate change and hence effects tourism activities. Bioclimatic comfort indices are used to understand the changing climates of outdoor tourism. In this study, the models for the automatic calculation of the tourism climate index (TCI), heat index (HI), and new summer simmer index (NSSI) from bioclimatic comfort indices are used to determine the climatic conditions of outdoor tourism. The study compared the maps generated by the models with those manually created maps in ArcGIS. In order to statistically reveal how accurately the models produced maps, the relationship between the maps obtained… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 89-101, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.057562 - 24 February 2025
Abstract Forest fires are contributing significantly to the acceleration of deforestation. Monitoring and mapping these fires are crucial, and remote sensing technology has proven effective for this purpose. This research employs remote sensing methods to evaluate the severity of a forest fire in Kampung Balai Besar, Dungun. The incident, covering a 23-hectare area, occurred on 15 June 2021. Initial data processing utilized Sentinel-2 satellite images from 14 June 2021 (pre-fire) and 19 June 2021 (post-fire). The extent and severity of the fire were assessed using the Normalized Burn Ratio (NBR) index derived from satellite images. Different… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 71-88, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.057963 - 24 February 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Geospatial Data Quality: Unraveling the Essentials)
Abstract Agriculture is a primary activity in many countries, with wheat being a major cereal crop in India. Accurate pre-harvest forecasts of crop acreage and production are critical for policymakers to address supply-demand dynamics, pricing, and trade. This study focuses on estimating wheat acreage and yield in Barwala block, Hisar district, Haryana, for the 2019–2020 Rabi season using remote sensing techniques. Multi-temporal satellite data capturing phenological stages of wheat (Seedling to Ripening) were processed using supervised classification with a maximum likelihood classifier in ERDAS Imagine. Wheat crop acreage was determined by overlaying ground truth points on… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 53-69, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.058078 - 13 January 2025
Abstract Tourism trails connect destinations, points of interest, and travel-related businesses. By enhancing connectivity, these trails reduce travel time, allowing tourists to maximize their exploration of sites, leading to more efficient and satisfying travel experiences. The rising popularity of e-scooters in urban areas has highlighted the need to identify safe and accessible routes, particularly in cities where safety concerns have led to restrictions. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) and Geographic Information System (GIS) network analysis can be employed to determine optimal paths by considering multiple criteria. This study focuses on finding an optimal street art trail for… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 37-51, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.058265 - 13 January 2025
Abstract Flooding is a natural event often associated with floodplain areas, characterised by large, sudden and significant rises in river water levels that drastically alters the surrounding landscape. The research employs ArcGIS tools, multi-criteria evaluation techniques and the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model to assess flood hazard zones. The key physical elements of slope, elevation, rainfall, drainage density, land use, and soil types have been integrated to identify areas vulnerable to flooding. Overlay analysis has been used to construct zones specifically designated for flood hazards. Additionally, pairwise comparison using Saaty’s scale was employed to calculate the Eigenvector More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 21-35, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.057266 - 13 January 2025
Abstract Potholes are the most prevalent type of structural defect found on roads, caused by aging infrastructure, heavy rains, heavy traffic, thin or weak substructures, and other factors. Regular assessment of road conditions is essential for maintaining and improving road networks. Current techniques for identifying potholes on urban roadways primarily rely on public reporting, such as hotlines or social networking websites, which are both time-consuming and inefficient. This study aims to detect potholes using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) images, enabling accurate analysis of their size, shape, and location, thereby enhancing detection efficiency compared to conventional methods.… More >
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Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 1-20, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.054737 - 13 January 2025
Abstract Cet article propose une analyse séparée puis combinée de trois procédures administratives qui servent de référence pour cartographier les communes à risque inondation en France hexagonale (i.e., les arrêtés de catastrophes naturelles (CatNat), les Dossiers Départementaux des Risques Majeurs (DDRM) et les Plans de Prévention du Risque Inondation (PPRi)). Deux questions sont posées : quels enseignements peut-on tirer de l’analyse de la couverture spatiale de chacune des procédures, et en les combinant, peut-on voir des effets de seuils ou des jeux d’échelle ? Si les arrêtés CatNat sont révélateurs d’une saisonnalité des inondations et d’une More >
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