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Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023

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Katarzyna Baran-Gurgul, Katarzyna Kołodziejczyk, Agnieszka Rutkowska

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 7 - 20

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.001.18600

The aim of this article is to analyse the spatial variability of SNQ, the average annual minimum river flow, as well as SNQm (m = 1, 2, …12), the average monthly minimum river flow in Poland.

The data were obtained from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management – National Research Institute (IMWM-NRI) in the form of the daily flow series from the period between 01 Nov 1990 and 31 Oct 2020 from 433 gauging cross-sections located within the territory of Poland. The results of the analyses are presented on maps of the physiographic regions of Poland (the Coastlands, the Lakelands, the Lowlands, the Highlands, the Carpathians and the Sudety Mountains).

In order to compare SNqm – the unit average minimum monthly flow between the physiographic regions, the Kruskal-Wallis test with the Dunn (Bonferroni) adjustment was performed. In order to evaluate the spatial variability of the SNqm, the hypothesis was verified for each gauging station that the Spearman correlation coefficient between the SNqm and the zero point of the gauge was different from zero.

The SNqm flow changed over the year. As expected, the highest values were observed in March and April, and the lowest in July and August. Regardless of the month, the rivers in the central part of Poland (the Lowlands) were less water abundant than those in other regions of the country while the greatest flows were observed in the mountain rivers.

Statistically, no difference was observed between the SNqm in the Coastlands, the Carpathians and the Sudety Mts., and in nearly all of the months between the SNqm in the Lakelands and the Lowlands.

In the whole territory of Poland, the river flow was dependent on the altitude of the catchment, while the strongest correlation was observed in the mountain regions.

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Tomisław Gołębiowski

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 21 - 33

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.002.18601

In the paper, non-standard signal and image processing applied for the GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) data record for various antennae orientations was presented and discussed. The terrain surveys were carried out in the post-mining region in Poland where numerous sinkholes and subsidence areas were observed on the surface due to the former mining activity. The GPR surveys were conducted between two existing sinkholes and the aim of measurements was detection of loose zones in the ground created by suffosion process which caused the formation of the mentioned two sinkholes. In the paper, the Author proposed a new way of processing and analysis of radargrams based on three steps, i.e. 1D more advanced processing of signals/traces, 2D more advanced image processing of combined radarogram, visualisation and analysis of selected signal attributes.

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Rafał Gawałkiewicz, Aleksandra Wagner

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 35 - 51

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.003.18602
The article presents the results of nature-based and geodetic query of two neighbouring endorheic borrow pits, i.e., Bagry Wielkie and Staw Płaszowski (Bagry Małe), situated almost in the centre of the Krakow city. The movements of water tables in 2016–2023 were observed (from the moment of ecological disaster in the Staw Płaszowski, in February 2016) and bathymetric maps were presented.
 
Based on geodetic measurements carried out in 2016–2022 and direct observations of nature, documenting biodiversity of both reservoirs in 2019–2022, the authors reviewed the state of biosphere in this location. Surveying, observations and interviews allowed parameterization of both water bodies (morphometric data and bathymetric maps) and creating up-to-date database
(location on maps, qualitative and quantitative elements of flora and fauna). The material makes base for further studies with the application of more advanced photogrammetric technologies and UAV technologies, which can make data contained in this publication more accurate.
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Monika Żogała

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 53 - 60

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.004.18603

The article presents the results of an analysis of the accuracy of the transformation of the coordinates of the boundary points of neighbouring mining areas in Silesia. The transformations were carried out independently for each mining area caused the equivalent boundary points of neighbouring mining areas in the local coordinate system to have different coordinates in the national PL-2000 system. In addition, analyses were carried out taking into account measurement accuracy confirming the sensitivity of the first order conformal transformation to measurement errors. The differences that occur indicate the need to look for a method that will reduce or eliminate them.

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Michał M. Buczek

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 61 - 67

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.005.18604

Nowadays the amount of gathered raw data emphasizes the importance of further data processing done by skilled engineers aided by computer algorithms. Researchers develop new algorithms for the automated determination of geometrical features, such as symmetry and main axes, skeleton lines, etc. This paper presented a new algorithm to compute an unbranched axis. It was based on the Curve of Minimal Radii (CMR) algorithm, and it overcomes its significant limitations depending on the shape of the input data. To define the accuracy of the results the threshold parameter was introduced. The described approach is more comprehensive than CMR in terms of the object shape. The tests were conducted on several planar objects, and the results were compared with the original CMR axes and Medial Axis.

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Nabeel A. S. Al-Azazi, A. S. A. E. Alsrory, Mohammed Albaroot

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 69 - 82

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.006.18605

Of Yemen’s Mesozoic basins, the Sab’atayn Basin offers the most significant potential for oil and gas exploration. The key consideration in the evaluation of source rocks to hydrocarbon exploration is the quantity and nature of the organic materials in sedimentations. Using organic geochemistry and total organic carbon content, organic-rich sediments from the Meem (Lower) and Lam (Upper) members from four wells in the NW Sab’atayn Basin were evaluated. The information gained reveals that the Meem source rocks have a total organic carbon content (TOC) value between 0.2–1.68 wt%, therefore suggests fair to very good source rocks. Only two samples in the Kamaran-01 well had values greater than 3 wt%, compared to the Lam source rocks’ values, which range from 0.2 to 3.81 wt%, which suggest excellent source rocks. The majority of the samples are made up of reworked organic debris, with no possibility for interesting source rocks, according to the Rock-Eval pyrolysis data. The majority of the Meem and Lam source rocks samples under study have Tmax values below 440 °C, placing them in the immature to marginally mature and on the main periphery of main phases of hydrocarbon formation. Based on the results of the Meem source rocks’ generative potential (GP), it may be inferred that non-generative rocks status of Meem source rocks due to GP values less than 2 mg HC/gm rock. Additionally, if the burial depth is sufficient to generate the necessary temperature and pressure, source rocks with extraordinarily high GP values of more than 10 mg Hc/g rock may serve as an efficient source rock for the Dahamr Ali-01 well. On the other hand Lam source rock is classified as moderate source rocks. Non-generative potential has been reported from Lam source rock in Himyar-01 well where the GP is less than 1 mg HC/g rock. The cross-plots of pyrolysis characteristics, such as HI versus Tmax (modified van Krevelen diagram) and TOC vs S2, which are most likely the result of deposition of more terrigenous type III organic materials derived from terrestrial in the study area, can be used to determine the kerogen type for Lam and Meem source units. The analysis of Meem source rocks demonstrated that they are typically plotted in the mature zone; however samples of Lam source rocks proved that they have been still immature, merely marginally mature in the Dahamr Ali-01 and Saba-01 wells.

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Dnyaneshwar. S. Suryawanshi, Asha M. Kate

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 83 - 95

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.007.18606

Nutrition depends on diet, which consists of various articles of food. Hence, balanced and nutritious food is the most important single factor in connection with attainment and maintenance of health [1]. An individual’s health is largely determined by nutrition, and it is determined by diet, which consists of a variety of food items. A total of 115 villages were chosen, and 23 villages from the list of (ITDP) villages were randomly chosen in each tehsil (administrative unite in India). By using a probability proportional to the size of the various tribes, a total of 10 households from each chosen village were covered. For this reason, households in each village were divided into groups based on tribe and the necessary numbers of households (HH) from each tribe were included in the survey. The total amount of share in terms of weightage of assuming food item was calculated and using the allocated weightage. As a result, eating a well-balanced and healthy diet is the single most significant element in achieving and maintaining good health of an individual depends largely on nutrition. Tribal populations are malnourished and as a result of food deficiencies, they are at risk of developing dietary deficiency diseases.

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Izabela Basista

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 97 - 104

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.008.18607

The main aim of the study was to develop a tool that automatically calculates the basic parameters describing the efficiency of land consolidation work, especially consolidation projects and analysis of the optimal location of parcels. Efficiency is usually determined by basic spatial parameters such as size, number and dispersion of plots. To calculate the spatial dispersion of parcels in a registration unit, the use of a convex envelope (convex hull) is proposed. This is one of the basic functions of a Geographical Information System (GIS). It provides a simple way to estimate the dispersion of land, taking into account its area and its belonging to a particular registration unit. The ModelBuilder application available in ArcGIS software was used to build the efficiency assessment tool. The tool was tested on three consolidation areas – Ilkowice, Rajsko-Niedzieliska-Szczurowa and Łukowa. The best results in terms of optimal distribution of plots were obtained on the Rajsko-Niedzieliska-Szczurowa site. In this case, the average area of plots increased more than threefold. The number of parcels in the entire site and in the registration units has more than threefold decreased. The average dispersion of plots in the units decreased here by almost four times. The other two sites did not score as well, but the analysis of the parameters indicates that there has been an improvement in the distribution of plots compared to the initial state. The average area of plots in Ilkowice increased by about 25% and in Lukowa by about 48%. The number of plots decreased in Ilkowice by about 25% and in Lukowa by about 48%. The average dispersion of plots in the units decreased in Ilkowice by 20% and in Lukowa by about 22%. It should be mentioned here that the Rajsko- -Niedzielska-Szczurowa site consisted exclusively of agricultural plots, so it was definitely easier to achieve such good results. The Ilkowice and Łukowa sites also contained developed plots, which were not consolidated.

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Odunayo Tope Ojo, James Adejimi Adeoye, Okoli Emeka Austin, Joseph Onyeka Emegha

Geoinformatica Polonica, Vol. 22 (2023), 2023, pp. 105 - 121

https://doi.org/10.4467/21995923GP.23.009.18608

The application of various petrophysical and elastic metrics has advanced reservoir characterization and provided critical geological formation information. Porosity declines with depth, according to sonic, neutron, and density logs. Lithology, pressure, and hydrocarbons all contribute to this. Formation resistivity and fluid saturation are used to identify hydrocarbon-bearing zones. Because oil and gas are non-conductive, hydrocarbon-containing rocks are more resistant than water. In lithological categorization, gamma logs and the Vp/Vs ratio have helped classify reservoirs as Agbada Formation sand-shale reservoirs. Reservoir elastic characteristics, specifically sandstones, have been studied at various depths. These discoveries have an impact on their brittleness, strength, and failure risk in a variety of scenarios. Hydrocarbon accumulation has been influenced by diagenetic compaction equilibrium in pressure-exposed shale source beds. The research advances our understanding of the geological formations of the Niger Delta and gives practical insights for exploration and production. Decisions on oil and gas are based on hydrocarbon reservoir assessments at various depths, including porosity, fluid saturation, and lithology. Well logs from Wells B001, B002, and B003 revealed the diverse properties of several Niger Delta reservoirs. These discoveries have benefited hydrocarbon exploration and production decision-making significantly.

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