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Gis in Tourism Development Using Spatial Modelling
Authors: Juodkienė Vytautė 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The article deals with a spatial problem - setting the best places for tourism development in Panevėžys district (Lithuania). In order to select areas using ArcGIS software, there was developed a model that evaluated the criteria that influence the selection of areas suitable for tourism. The article presents a digital map, which indicates most suitable locations for rural development by evaluating zones by points in order of importance. The evaluation scale is from 10 points (the most suitable location) to 2 points (the least suitable location). Evaluation points in thematic maps indicate exact locations that are most suitable for tourism homesteads.
Application of the Perturbation Method for Determination of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors for the Assumed Static Strain
Authors: Major Izabela , Major Maciej 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The paper presents the perturbation method which was used for computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors for the assumed homogeneous state of strain in the hyperelastic Murnaghan material. The values calculated might be used for determination of the rate of propagation of unit vectors of wave amplitude for other non-linear
The results of palaeontological excavations in the Sadowa Góra quarry (2012-14)
Authors: Surmik Dawid , Skreczko Sylwia , Wolny Mateusz 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Palaeontological fieldwork (2012-14) in the Sadowa Góra quarry carried out under the auspices of the University of Silesia, within the framework of a research project supported by the National Science Centre, helped to document the taxonomic diversity of Middle Triassic marine vertebrates from the Cracow-Silesia region. Accumulations of fossil bones are correlated with storm deposition and are time-averaged
Types of weather at selected meteorological stations in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dobrowolska Ksenia 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The paper aims to present the structure of weather types at two meteorological stations Galle and Nuwara Eliya (Sri Lanka). The weather type is determined as a generalized characteristic of the weather by features and gradation of selected meteorological elements. All available data on daily average, maximum and minimum air temperature, the average daily total cloud amount and the daily precipitation amount come from OGIMET database and have been used to designate weather types. The analysis was performed for the period April 2002 - March 2012. The weather types were designated based on the modified A. Woś (2010) classification of weather types. The frequency of groups, subgroups, classes, and types of weather were determined. Additionally, determined frequency of sequences of days with the same weather type. The analysis allows to conclude, that the structure of weather types at both stations was poorly differentiated. There were very stable weather conditions. In Galle, the most frequent was very warm, partly cloudy weather, without precipitation (920) and in Nuwara Eliya warm, partly cloudy weather without precipitation (820).
The Mexican ‘Pueblos Mágicos’. A Qualitative Research Using Ethnological Methodology
Authors: Uhnák Adam 
Published: January 2015

ABSTRACT
The main focus of this study is on the ‘magical villages‘ in Mexico. The magical villages were originally established based on a political project with the aim to increase travel and tourism and revitalise the culture. In the introduction, the author describes the type, function and goals of this project based on the official requirements set by its originators. Firstly, the author explains the aims and methods of the intended research supported with theoretical hypothesis to analyse the project as a whole. Secondly, the author defines the methodology used to describe locations of the researched topic. In conclusion, the author provides own hypothesis and expected outcomes of the research.
Visualisation of Intangible Data of the Cultural Heritage in Field Research and Hermeneutic Analysis
Authors: Murín Ivan 
Published: January 2015

ABSTRACT
Ethnology and cultural anthropology are characterized by the field research and ethnographic collection of material. Recording and transcription seem to be issues of ethnoscience that have already been resolved many years ago. The relevance of their use in science, e.g. by intercultural comparison,was getting lost with the use of more illustrative and available photo and film recording. Later on, the complicated schemes of interpretation of the empirical knowledge were a burden for the disciplines themselves; they were literally overloaded by sign systems. The issues have been methodologically addressed by resignation to the descriptive documentation. This paper is pointed at the methodological discourse of the visual documentation, visual data analysis and interpretation in research of the cultural heritage.
Ethnic and Regional Identity in Polish Part of Spiš Region (On the Example of Jurgów Village)
Authors: Bagín Vojtech 
Published: January 2015

ABSTRACT
In my study I am focusing on the issue of national and regional identity of Spiš region inhabitants. The researched Jurgów village belongs to territory situated on the frontier between two states and at the same time between two regions. In the study I analyze the question of stereotypes present in the locality concerning gorals from the neighbouring Podhale region and Slovak part of Spiš region. In addition to that I deal with analysis of importance and understanding of space and border for the identity of local population. On the basis of the empirical data analysis results I observe that the identity of the researched village population is shaped by the fact that it belongs to the frontier territory where crossborder cultural and social interaction occurs.
Rural Tourism As Promoter Of Rural Development – Prospects And Limitations: Case Study Findings From A Pilot Projectpromoting Village Tourism
Authors: Neumeier Stefan , Pollermann Kim 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The article questions where and how rural tourism (with special focus on small scale village tourism) that is often focused on in rural development initiatives can contribute to rural development in the light of the OECD’s ‘new rural paradigm’. For this purpose theoretical findings from research about tourism and factors of success of rural development processes are combined and reflected against findings of empirical research conducted in five eastern German rural regions. It is shown that although tourism might, in the majority of rural regions, induce only small economic impacts - which indicate failure as a factor for regional development - it can cause important non-economic implications. Thus, even in regions not suitable for tourism, tourism can function as a vehicle for rural development. Thereby it is important to develop a suitable strategy and consider the specific regional situation and potentials of success.
Beyond Post-Productivism: From Rural Policy Discourse To Rural Diversity
Authors: Almstedt Åsa , Brouder Patrick , Karlsson Svante , Lundmark Linda 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
There has been a strong discourse in public policy aimed at transforming rural places from venues of primary production into truly diverse socioeconomic landscapes. Yet conceptualisations of the rural as envisioned in the policy and politics of the ‘new economy’ often prove to be elusive on the ground. However, post-productive activity in rural areas has become a major focus for rural studies scholars. This paper investigates the ideas of post-productivism in the existing literature, and argues for a holistic understanding of post-productivism as an idea and political ambition rather than an imperative and irreversible change of rural economic activity. The purpose of the study is to make clear the division between post-productivism and the related concepts of post-production and post-productive activities in order to better understand processes of rural change in relation to different geographical contexts. It is argued that post-productivism as a concept stands apart from de facto post-production and alternative concepts such as multifunctionality and should be regarded as part of broader regional development discourses. The paper outlines several important fields in which post-productivism is a necessary component for rural transformation and development. While it is not always easily captured in indicators or empirical studies in rural locations, postproductivism exists at the level of discourse and planning and thus has real effects on the ground. The paper concludes by offering suggestions on how to apply the concepts of post-productivism, post-production and multifunctionality in future studies.
Restoration of above canopy reference hemispherical image from below canopy measurements for plant area index estimation in forests/ Metsa võrastiku läbipaistvuse mõõtmine digitaalsete poolsfäärikaamerate abil
Authors: Lang Mait , Kodar Ave , Arumäe Tauri 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Canopy gap fraction has been estimated from hemispherical images using a thresholding method to separate sky and canopy pixels. The optimal objective thresholding rule has been searched by many authors without satisfactory results due to long list of reasons. Some recent studies have shown that unprocessed readings of camera CCD or CMOS sensor (raw data) have linear relationship with incident radiation. This allows a pair of cameras used in similar to a pair of plant canopy analyzers and canopy gap fraction can be calculated as the ratio of below canopy image and above canopy image. We tested new freeware program HemiSpherical Project Manager (HSP) for the restoration of the above canopy image from below canopy image which allows making field measurements with single below canopy operated camera. Results of perforated panel image analysis and comparison of plant area index (PAI) estimated independently by three operators from real canopy hemispherical images showed high degree of reliability of the new approach. Determination coefficients of linear regression of the PAI estimations of the three operators were 0.9962, 0.9875 and 0.9825. The canopy gap fraction data obtained from HSP were used to validate Nobis-Hunziker automatic thresholding algorithm. The results indicated that the Nobis-Hunziker algorithm underestimated PAI from out of camera JPEG images and overestimated PAI from raw data.
Experimental study of resistance type wood moisture sensors for monitoring wood drying process above fibre saturation point/ Takistus-tüüpi puidu niiskuse andurite eksperimentaalne uurimine puidu kuivatamise monitooringul niiskussisaldustel üle kiu küllastuspunkti
Authors: Tamme Valdek , Muiste Peeter , Tamme Hannes 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
In wood moisture contents above fibre saturation point (FSP) the measuring accuracy of resistance type sensors starts decreasing and several side effects related to measuring wood moisture begin to occur. These side effects can be taken into account in the measuring process and can be eliminated. This research examined wood charging and discharging in the process of measurements, phenomena related to repeated measurements in both a single electrode insertion spot and different insertion spots in the specimen made of pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) sapwood and black alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.). The research presented approaching equations separately for the voltage and current of the polarization and depolarization process for the initial phase of the process. Empirical equations were found for wood electrical resistance and electrical capacitance in the polarization process. For black alder possibilities for calibration of a resistance meter and resistance type electrodes were explored. It was found that to improve the calibration accuracy of resistance type measuring electrodes an additional individual calibration with regard to the average moisture content of the specimen may be carried out with the electrodes above FSP. Research results can be implemented in monitoring the wood drying process using resistance type wood moisture sensors, but also in determining the electrical parameters of growing trees.
Puittaimestiku kaardistamine aerolidari andmete põhjal metsana lisanduvatel aladel/ Estimation of fractional forest cover from airborne laser scanning data in abandoned agricultural land
Authors: Mõistus Marta , Lang Mait , Sims Allan 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The abandonment of agricultural land is an actual problem in Estonia due to significant impact on landscape ecology and structure. Abandoned agricultural fields are usually converting into forest. Mapping of agricultural land use is a strategic interest of each country. Airborne laser scanning (ALS) is used in many countries for topographical mapping and the laser pulse return positions are promising datasets for mapping the abandonment of agricultural land. We used ALS data based woody plant canopy cover estimates made at certain reference height unachievable for field crops to map abandoned agricultural land in nine test sites in Tartumaa, Estonia. The maximum height of trees in test sites ranged from 6.5 m to 13.4 m. The lidar pulse returns based canopy cover estimate was assessed 1) by using ortophoto based digitized maps of tree canopy, 2) repeated measurements made with plant canopy analyzer LAI-2000 and 3) by using allometric crown radius models and repeated tree measurements from sample plots. The interpretation of canopy boundaries and separation of small spaces between tree crowns from ortophotos is a challenging task for an operator. The relationship between ALS based canopy cover and ortophoto based canopy cover was linear in all test sites except when ALS data from beginning of June were used. It the beginning of June foliage is not fully developed on trees. An increase in the woody canopy cover was detected from repeated LAI-2000 measurements and also from repeated tree measurements-based simulated crowns. The impact of reference height change from 2.0 m to 1.3 m on canopy cover estimations was not significant and much smaller compared to the tree growth induced increase in canopy cover, indicating that similar errors originating from e.g. digital elevation model are not problematic for the proposed method in practical applications.
A Predictive Model of Daily Seismic Activity Induced by Mining, Developed with Data Mining Methods
Authors: Jakubowski Jacek 
Published: January 2015

AbstractThe article presents the development and evaluation of a predictive classification model of daily seismic energy emissions induced by longwall mining in sector XVI of the Piast coal mine in Poland. The model uses data on tremor energy, basic characteristics of the longwall face and mined output in this sector over the period from July 1987 to March 2011. The predicted binary variable is the occurrence of a daily sum of tremor seismic energies in a longwall that is greater than or equal to the threshold value of 105 J. Three data mining analytical methods were applied: logistic regression,neural networks, and stochastic gradient boosted trees. The boosted trees model was chosen as the best for the purposes of the prediction. The validation sample results showed its good predictive capability, taking the complex nature of the phenomenon into account. This may indicate the applied model’s suitability for a sequential, short-term prediction of mining induced seismic activity.
Using Spline Functions for the Shape Description of the Surface of Shell Structures
Authors: Lenda Grzegorz 
Published: January 2015

AbstractThe assessment of the cover shape of shell structures makes an important issue both from the point of view of safety, as well as functionality of the construction. The most numerous group among this type of constructions are objects having the shape of a quadric (cooling towers, tanks with gas and liquids, radio-telescope dishes etc.). The material from observation of these objects (point sets), collected during periodic measurements is usually converted into a continuous form in the process of approximation, with the use of the quadric surface. The created models, are then applied in the assessment of the deformation of surface in the given period of time. Such a procedure has, however, some significant limitations. The approximation with the use of quadrics, allows the determination of basic dimensions and location of the construction, however it results in ideal objects, not providing any information on local surface deformations. They can only be defined by comparison of the model with the point set of observations. If the periodic measurements are carried out in independent, separate points, then it will be impossible to define the existing deformations directly. The second problem results from the one-equation character of the ideal approximation model. Real deformations of the object change its basic parameters, inter alia the lengths of half-axis of main quadrics. The third problem appears when the construction is not a quadric; no information on the equation describing its shape is available either. Accepting wrong kind of approximation function, causes the creation of a model of large deviations from the observed points.All the mentioned above inconveniences can be avoided by applying splines to the shape description of the surface of shell structures. The use of the function of this type, however, comes across other types of limitations. This study deals with the above subject, presenting several methods allowing the increase of accuracy and decrease of the time of the modelling with the splines.
Short-Term Flood Prediction System
Authors: Nering Konrad 
Published: January 2015

AbstractThis paper describes a fully functional short-term flood prediction system. Its effect has been tested on watershed of Lubieńka river in Małopolska. To use this system it must have a data set also described in this paper. A modification of the system to adopt for predicting flash floods was described. Full operation of the system is shown on example of real flood on Lubieńka river in June 2011.
Assessment of the Impact of Spatial Data on the Results of Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling
Authors: Oleniacz Robert , Rzeszutek Mateusz 
Published: January 2015

AbstractAdvanced dispersion models, taking into account information on the relief and land cover, as well as temporal and spatial variability of meteorological conditions, are beginning to play an increasingly important role in the assessment of the impact on the air quality. There are numerous spatial databases which can be used in this type of a calculation process, however, there is no answer to the question of how the use of appropriate data set of terrain characteristics affects the results of the distribution of air pollutant concentrations at the surface of the ground. This paper presents two different sets of spatial data of the relief and land cover. Then, their impact on the results of modeling the propagation of pollutants in the ambient air was characterized, using the meteorological processor CALMET and the dispersion model CALPUFF. The obtained results of concentrations in the adopted calculation area were compared on the basis of statistical indicators used to assess pollution dispersion models contained in the statistical package BOOT Statistical Model Evaluation Software Package Version 2.0. The obtained results of calculations of the maximum 1-hour concentrations, the maximum 24-hour mean concentrations and annual mean concentrations for the prepared computational grids with a resolution of 1×1 km were analyzed.
Geotouristic Product – Saline Solutions of Dębieńsko / Geoturistický Produkt - Solné Roztoky Z Debienska
Authors: Tobór-Osadnik Katarzyna , Wyganowska Małgorzata 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
New business lines, as well as a new approach to local natural resources, are development opportunities for post-mining regions.
The authors characterize brine produced by Dębieńsko Desalting Plant in Czerwionka Leszczyny (Silesia District) in Poland as a commodity.
Compared to neighbouring districts in the region, Czerwionka Leszczyny is rich in numerous examples of animated and inanimate nature as well as a few historical monuments. Nevertheless it is not a popular tourist destination for native or foreign tourists.
Therefore, it is vital to seek a commodity which would be the region’s competitive advantage and boost tourist infrastructure. According to the authors, medically beneficial brine which is a Dębieńsko Desalting Plant by-product, could become that commodity.
Novel Technique of Active Biomonitoring Introduced in the Czech Republic: Bioaccumulation of Atmospheric Trace Metals in two moss species / Nová Metoda Aktivního Biomonitoringu Zavedená V České Republice: Bioakumulace Stopových Kovů V Atmosféře U Dvou Druhů Mechů
Authors: Motyka Oldřich , Macečková Barbora , Seidlerová Jana , Krejčí Blanka 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
A biomonitoring technique never before used in the Czech Republic was used to test its validity and applicability in the region of Ostrava that is eminently affected by industry. Transplants of two moss species Hylocomium splendens and Pleurozium schreberi were exposed to atmospheric pollution using the technique of an “irrigated moss bag” placed at a height of both 1 m and 2 m above ground. The samples were then analysed for concentration levels of trace elements Al, As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Pb, V and Zn. The patterns of bioaccumulation in general show that Hylocomium splendens is more suitable for monitoring purposes and that 2 m height above ground of transplants should be preferred.
Comparison of Tacheometry and Laser Scanning Methods for Measuring the Quarry in Jakubčovice Nad Odrou / Porovnání Tachymetrie A Laserového Skenování Při Zaměření Části Lomu V Jakubčovicích Nad Odrou
Authors: Zápalková Petra , Smítka Václav , Mikoláš Milan 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The presented this method is more efficient for surveying a site. Part of this is the calculation of the volumes of excavated muck using 3D models and their comparison.
The comparison of the measurements of part of the quarry in Jakubčovice nad Odrou using the tacheometry and laser scanning techniques was performed. The final assessment was in favour of the laser scanning method which provides capturing the entire object surface with a chosen level of detail compared to the tacheometry method, in which only characteristic points of the measured object, such as edges, are captured.
An Eco-Hydrological Assessment of a Watercourse Examplified by a Case Study / Ekohydrologické Hodnocení Vodního Toku Na Příkladu Případové Studie
Authors: Nováková Jana , Melčáková Iva 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
A small stream and its alluvial plain is an important component of a landscape. The mapping of actual condition of the stream basin and the proposal of its restoration study took place in the area of the Vařešinka stream basin. Monitoring and analyzing the selected parameters for a hydro-ecological evaluation is a useful basis for working out the System of Ecological Stability of the Landscape (USES) as a part of the municipal plan of the town of Hlučín
Evaluation Methods of Swot Analysis / Metody Vyhodnocení Swot Analýzy
Authors: Vaněk Michal , Mikoláš Milan , Žváková Kateřina 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Strategic management is an integral part of top management. By formulating the right strategy and its subsequent implementation, a managed organization can attract and retain a comparative advantage. In order to fulfil this expectation, the strategy also has to be supported with relevant findings of performed strategic analyses. The best known and probably the most common of these is a SWOT analysis. In practice, however, the analysis is reduced to mere presentation of influence factors, which does not allow more precise determination of a strategic concept. The content of the article tries to remove this drawback, submitting for public discussion two possible approaches to evaluate the SWOT analysis providing important information for the selection process of an organization's strategic orientation.