The article I found for this participation assignment can be found
here.
The article discusses the application of GIS for wind energy. I found
this interesting because currently I work in the oil and gas
industry, more specifically pipeline construction and conducting the
survey portion of it. I have seen first hand what type of
environmental damage it can cause, although there are of course
regulations that need to be followed, albeit at times loosely. Also,
classic fuels of coal, oil, and natural gas aren't sustainable
forever, although it is doubtful they will run out during our
lifetimes. But for future generations, it is important to invest in
these types of energies. The use of GIS to assist in this endeavor is
quite valuable. As stated in the article, a few examples would be
maps of the study area, data about land owners and acquisition, maps
for migratory birds, and existing power station locations to route
the newly created energy in an efficient way.
A case study is done within the article, of a proposed location in Romania, specifically in South Dobrogea. Information such as flora, fauna, wildlife, and lastly wind direction and patterns were collected. With previous studies of wind direction, it was determined that 18.7% of dominant winds came from the West. These factors including environmental impact will have to be considered and GIS can certainly pave the way in assisting.
A case study is done within the article, of a proposed location in Romania, specifically in South Dobrogea. Information such as flora, fauna, wildlife, and lastly wind direction and patterns were collected. With previous studies of wind direction, it was determined that 18.7% of dominant winds came from the West. These factors including environmental impact will have to be considered and GIS can certainly pave the way in assisting.
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