Title: You Know The Temperature at the Weather Station But Do You Know It Anywhere Else? Assessing Land Surface Temperature Using Landsat ETM+ Data Authors: J. R. Otukei, T. Blaschke Keywords: Landsat ETM+, Land Surface Temperature, Apparent Reflectance and FLAASH Models Issue Date: August 2011 Abstract: Land Surface Temperature (LST) is one of the important...Read More

Title: Using Agent-Based Models to Simulate Complex Geo-Spatial Systems- Towards Monitoring HIV/AIDS Transmission in Uganda Authors: J.R Otukei Keywords: ABM, HIV, Complex systems, simulation Issue Date: August 2011 Abstract: Agent Based Modelling (ABM) has become a common paradigm for simulating human and natural complex systems. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the use...Read More

Title: The Need for Assessing Costs of Inefficient Access to Fundamental Spatial Datasets in Least Developed Countries Authors: E. E. Mwaikambo, M. M. Hagai Keywords: Spatial Data, Spatial Data Infrastructure, SDI Assessment, Cost Benefit Analysis Issue Date: August 2011 Abstract: Awareness on the benefits of a Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI) for sustainable development is strategic...Read More

Title: Spatial Data Infrastructure – The Missing Piece in Zimbabwe’s Economic Recovery Plan Authors: M. Shoko, D. Njike Keywords: Economy, Value, Developing, Geo-spatial, Stakeholders, Implementation Issue Date: August 2011 Abstract: Africa as a continent and more specifically Zimbabwe as a country, faces several developmental issues which research has shown can be managed and minimized through open...Read More

Title: Spatial Analysis of Construction Accidents in Kampala, Uganda Authors: Irumba, R., Wilhelmsson, M. and Kerali, A.G. Keywords: accidents, construction industry, regression modelling, spatial analysis, Issue Date: August 2011 Abstract: Construction work is one of the leading sources of occupational injuries and fatalities in Uganda. This paper set out to investigate the causes of accidents...Read More