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Geoinformatics and Extrapolation-based Applications for Estimation of Shortwave Radiation Potential as a Sustainable Energy Source: Emphasis on Smart Cities

Author(s)
Tariq Sardar Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
Abdur Raziq Department of Geography, Islamia College University,Peshawar,Pakistan
Abdur Rashid Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, PR China
Abstract
Smart cities are objectively developed for a sustainable and better life quality for their inhabitants. The present study is focused on the determination of downward shortwave radiation potential-based sites to develop smart cities based on the suitability and useable aspect of these radiations as a sustainable energy source. The downward shortwave radiation is estimated through MTCLIM-XL extrapolation with further spatial-based potential through spatial analysis of Geographic Information System (GIS) as a Geoinformatics application an applicable tool of Geoinformatics majorly helps in integration and processing of related geo-data and related critical factors for final visualization towards smart and applicable decision making. Hence, these properties make Geoinformatics a viable approach in the applications of sustainable energy estimation for the development of smart and sustainable cities. Prospectively, Geoinformatics with the integration of related critical parameters can be a reliable approach for application in the determination of suitable locations for harvesting the radiation potential as a sustainable energy source.
Publication Details
Page(s) 489-496
DOI 10.53560/PPASB(60-3)859
Published Journal: Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: B. Life and Environmental Sciences, Volume: 60, Issue: 3, Year: 2023

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Keywords
geoinformatics, sustainable energy, Geographic information system, smart cities, Downward shortwave radiation, extrapolation
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