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2017.02.10

Ecological and geomorphological digital model of Baku territories prepared

The Institute of Geography after H.Aliyev, chaired by the Director of the institution, Academician Ramiz Mammadov held the next seminar. Within the framework of the grant project of the Institute, PhD in Geography Seymour Mammadov spoke on "Creation of ecological and geomorphological digital model of Baku territories".

On the basis of the space radar data the researcher has developed a digital elevation model of the study area, was the digital geomorphological map with a scale of 1:50 000, a number of morphometric maps and more map landslide threat of Baku city.S. Mammadov informed about threats geomorphological study area and urban planning. It was noted that a detailed analysis of all landslide areas within Greater Baku and created detailed digital terrain model of the area.

On the site of researches the territories having risk of potential landslides have been allocated. Besides, in this territory processes of erosion, in particular have been in details analysed.

In view of the scientific and practical importance of this question, it was recommended to present results of research work to the relevant institutions - the State committee of town planning and architecture and Executive power of the city of Baku, and also to translate into English and to publish these results in foreign scientific journals.

 

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