Category: Urban Planning

down below the subject guide, i’m required to do the week 3 residential, week 4 residential and week 4 commercial site diaries, below is the subject guide and a student example, student example might be too perfect or has too unnecsessary information, but follow the same style of structure and stuff, below are also the photos from the week 3 residential visit and week 4 res & commercial. i can’t send the pics of site visits here so ill send them to you

You are required to complete a comprehensive academic report for two coursework modules: MTCG5092 Earth Observation Applications and MTCG5093 Geospatial Analytics. The work must be completed to a high academic standard, fully aligned with the official coursework requirements.

General Requirements

• Each report must be approximately 2500 words.
• Formatting must follow: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing, A4 page, 2 cm margins.
• Use formal academic writing (impersonal, past tense).
• Ensure clear structure, logical flow, and proper section headings.
• Apply Harvard referencing styleconsistently.
• Use academic sources only(journals, textbooks, conference papers).
• The work must be original and demonstrate critical analysis, not just description.
• Include figures, diagrams, and tables where appropriate (with captions).

Required Software and Tools

The following software must be used where applicable to support analysis, visualization, and examples:

Remote Sensing (MTCG5092)

• ENVI for hyperspectral and thermal image analysis
• ERDAS IMAGINE for raster processing and classification
• SNAP for SAR and InSAR processing
• MATLAB for signal processing and data analysis (optional)

GIS and Spatial Analysis (MTCG5093)

• ArcGIS Pro main tool for spatial analysis, overlay, and network analysis
• QGIS alternative GIS platform
• Google Earth Engine for large-scale geospatial data processing (optional)

Part 1: MTCG5092 Earth Observation Applications

You must complete all six tasks in a structured report:

Task 1: Advancement of Microwave Remote Sensing (450 words)

Provide a detailed analysis including:

• Historical development
• Active vs passive sensing
• Sensor and antenna types
• Airborne vs spaceborne platforms

Task 2: Microwave Radar Imagery (450 words)

Evaluate:

• Radar image characteristics and resolution
• Radar geometry
• SAR and InSAR techniques (use SNAP where relevant)
• Image interpretation principles

Task 3: Thermal Remote Sensing (350 words)

Explain:

• Thermal radiation principles
• Terrain thermal behavior
• Thermal sensor types

Task 4: Aerial Thermal Imagery (400 words)

Assess:

• Image characteristics
• Common errors and correction techniques
• Environmental applications (use ENVI or ERDAS for examples)

Task 5: Hyperspectral Remote Sensing (400 words)

Explain:

• Concept and importance
• Main hyperspectral systems
• Data characteristics (high spectral resolution)

Task 6: Errors in Hyperspectral Data (450 words)

Examine:

• Noise and atmospheric effects
• Correction methods (e.g., atmospheric correction in ENVI)
• Reflectance spectrum analysis

Part 2: MTCG5093 Geospatial Analytics

Complete all four tasks:

Task A: Spatial Analysis & Data (600 words)

• Critically evaluate spatial analysis in decision-making
• Explain spatial thinking
• Include a real-world case study (e.g., urban planning, disaster management)

Task B: Map Overlay Techniques (600 words)

• Explain vector overlay (Intersection, Clip, Erase) using ArcGIS or QGIS
• Explain raster overlay using map algebra

Task C: Surface Analysis (600 words)

• Define DEM, DSM, DTM
• Perform and explain slope and visibility analysis (ArcGIS tools recommended)

Task D: Network Analysis (700 words)

Discuss:

• Shortest Path
• Travelling Salesman Problem
• Location-Allocation
• Vehicle Routing

Support explanations using ArcGIS Network Analyst or QGIS tools.

Additional Instructions

• Each task must be clearly labeled and separated.
• Provide practical examples using the software tools listed above.
• Include screenshots or figures from software outputs where relevant.
• Demonstrate strong understanding, critical thinking, and real-world application.
• Ensure the final document is complete, accurate, and ready for submission via Turnitin.

The final work must reflect a high level of technical knowledge, correct use of tools, and strong academic writing suitable for achieving a high grade.

You are required to complete a comprehensive academic report for two coursework modules: MTCG5092 Earth Observation Applications and MTCG5093 Geospatial Analytics. The work must be completed to a high academic standard, fully aligned with the official coursework requirements.

General Requirements

• Each report must be approximately 2500 words.
• Formatting must follow: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing, A4 page, 2 cm margins.
• Use formal academic writing (impersonal, past tense).
• Ensure clear structure, logical flow, and proper section headings.
• Apply Harvard referencing style consistently.
• Use academic sources only (journals, textbooks, conference papers).
• The work must be original and demonstrate critical analysis, not just description.
• Include figures, diagrams, and tables where appropriate (with captions).

Required Software and Tools

The following software must be used where applicable to support analysis, visualization, and examples:

Remote Sensing (MTCG5092)

• ENVI for hyperspectral and thermal image analysis
• ERDAS IMAGINE for raster processing and classification
• SNAP for SAR and InSAR processing
• MATLAB for signal processing and data analysis (optional)

GIS and Spatial Analysis (MTCG5093)

• ArcGIS Pro main tool for spatial analysis, overlay, and network analysis
• QGIS alternative GIS platform
• Google Earth Engine for large-scale geospatial data processing (optional)

Part 1: MTCG5092 Earth Observation Applications

You must complete all six tasks in a structured report:

Task 1: Advancement of Microwave Remote Sensing (450 words)

Provide a detailed analysis including:

• Historical development
• Active vs passive sensing
• Sensor and antenna types
• Airborne vs spaceborne platforms

Task 2: Microwave Radar Imagery (450 words)

Evaluate:

• Radar image characteristics and resolution
• Radar geometry
• SAR and InSAR techniques (use SNAP where relevant)
• Image interpretation principles

Task 3: Thermal Remote Sensing (350 words)

Explain:

• Thermal radiation principles
• Terrain thermal behavior
• Thermal sensor types

Task 4: Aerial Thermal Imagery (400 words)

Assess:

• Image characteristics
• Common errors and correction techniques
• Environmental applications (use ENVI or ERDAS for examples)

Task 5: Hyperspectral Remote Sensing (400 words)

Explain:

• Concept and importance
• Main hyperspectral systems
• Data characteristics (high spectral resolution)

Task 6: Errors in Hyperspectral Data (450 words)

Examine:

• Noise and atmospheric effects
• Correction methods (e.g., atmospheric correction in ENVI)
• Reflectance spectrum analysis

Part 2: MTCG5093 Geospatial Analytics

Complete all four tasks:

Task A: Spatial Analysis & Data (600 words)

• Critically evaluate spatial analysis in decision-making
• Explain spatial thinking
• Include a real-world case study (e.g., urban planning, disaster management)

Task B: Map Overlay Techniques (600 words)

• Explain vector overlay (Intersection, Clip, Erase) using ArcGIS or QGIS
• Explain raster overlay using map algebra

Task C: Surface Analysis (600 words)

• Define DEM, DSM, DTM
• Perform and explain slope and visibility analysis (ArcGIS tools recommended)

Task D: Network Analysis (700 words)

Discuss:

• Shortest Path
• Travelling Salesman Problem
• Location-Allocation
• Vehicle Routing

Support explanations using ArcGIS Network Analyst or QGIS tools.

Additional Instructions

• Each task must be clearly labeled and separated.
• Provide practical examples using the software tools listed above.
• Include screenshots or figures from software outputs where relevant.
• Demonstrate strong understanding, critical thinking, and real-world application.
• Ensure the final document is complete, accurate, and ready for submission via Turnitin.

The final work must reflect a high level of technical knowledge, correct use of tools, and strong academic writing suitable for achieving a high grade.

I am conducting a graduate-level urban planning research project and require a professional GIS specialist to prepare a series of high-quality thematic maps using ArcGIS Pro only.

The work must be completed in ArcGIS Pro with proper symbology, professional layout, clearly defined coordinate system, scale bar, legend, and north arrow.

Deliverables per phase include printable PDF maps (A3, high-resolution), ArcGIS Pro project file (.aprx), and a geodatabase with structured layers.

Phase 1 includes creating study area location map, existing land use classification map, commercial land distribution map, and built-up vs vacant land map.

Continuation of the project depends on the quality and accuracy of Phase 1, with up to 30 total maps planned.

This is an academic research project; cartographic quality, spatial accuracy, and clear documentation of analytical methods are critical.

Please share your ArcGIS Pro portfolio samples.

First: Existing Conditions

1. Population Density Map.
2. Urban Growth Map.
3. Commercial Land Status Map (Built-up / Vacant).
4. Underutilized Commercial Land Map.

Second: Spatial Analysis of Commercial Activities

1. Commercial Activity Locations Map.
2. Commercial Density Map (Kernel Density).
3. Hot Spot Analysis Map (Getis-Ord Gi*).
4. Spatial Autocorrelation Map (Morans I).
5. Location Quotient (LQ) Map.
6. Commercial Activity Classification Map (by Type).

Third: Influencing Factors Maps

1. Arterial Roads Buffer Map.
2. Population Density vs. Commercial Activity Overlay Map.
3. Proximity to CBD or Major Centers Map.
4. Proximity to Major Facilities Map.
5. Accessibility Map (Public Transport Proximity).

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Week Three Assignment

Instructions

Prepare a critical review of a zero-based budget and its use in the public sector. Your review should be a minimum of three full pages (not counting the title and reference pages) and formatted using the APA style. You should use a minimum of three resources in addition to any course materials in your review.

Your review should include but not be limited to addressing some of the following attributes of a zero-based budget:

• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Uses

Additionally, your review should address (but not be limited to) the following questions:

• Why is a zero-based budget used in the public sector?
• What is the rationale of using a zero-based budget?
• When might a public sector entity consider changing to or from a zero-based budget?

I am conducting a graduate-level urban planning research project and require a professional GIS specialist to prepare a series of high-quality thematic maps using ArcGIS Pro only.

The work must be completed in ArcGIS Pro with proper symbology, professional layout, clearly defined coordinate system, scale bar, legend, and north arrow.

Deliverables per phase include printable PDF maps (A3, high-resolution), ArcGIS Pro project file (.aprx), and a geodatabase with structured layers.

Phase 1 includes creating study area location map, existing land use classification map, commercial land distribution map, and built-up vs vacant land map.

Continuation of the project depends on the quality and accuracy of Phase 1, with up to 30 total maps planned.

This is an academic research project; cartographic quality, spatial accuracy, and clear documentation of analytical methods are critical.

Please share your ArcGIS Pro portfolio samples.

First: Existing Conditions

1. Population Density Map.
2. Urban Growth Map.
3. Commercial Land Status Map (Built-up / Vacant).
4. Underutilized Commercial Land Map.

Second: Spatial Analysis of Commercial Activities

1. Commercial Activity Locations Map.
2. Commercial Density Map (Kernel Density).
3. Hot Spot Analysis Map (Getis-Ord Gi*).
4. Spatial Autocorrelation Map (Morans I).
5. Location Quotient (LQ) Map.
6. Commercial Activity Classification Map (by Type).

Third: Influencing Factors Maps

1. Arterial Roads Buffer Map.
2. Population Density vs. Commercial Activity Overlay Map.
3. Proximity to CBD or Major Centers Map.
4. Proximity to Major Facilities Map.
5. Accessibility Map (Public Transport Proximity).

Your engineering design team is preparing an innovation proposal for your company. Before you can design a solution, you need a solid understanding of the problem youre addressing. The project manager has asked each member of the team to prepare a Review of Library Sources. This report will help your group establish the technical and contextual background for your project, identify gaps in existing knowledge, and resolve any conflicting findings from prior work.

To prepare this review, you will explore and evaluate sources from

• Academic journals
• Trade magazines
• Books, handbooks, and encyclopedias
• Websites
• Other relevant resources

Your task is to categorize these sources based on their contributions to understanding the problem your proposal attempts to solve. Beyond summarizing prior work, you must take an evaluative stance. You should

• Link each source to your research problem.
• Assess how well each source contributes to understanding that problem.
• Identify gaps, unknowns, or conflicts in the body of knowledge.

The finished report should

• Be 7501000 words in length.
• Include at least eight sources in IEEE format.

Consider structuring your report as follows.

Title

• Use a title that clearly identifies the focus of the report on library research. (Be brief, but precise.)

Introduction

• Establish context for the problem you are researching.
• Define key terms (if necessary).
• Include a clear statement of purpose that establishes the scope and goals of the report.
• Provide a road map indicating the order in which you approach ideas in the body of the report.

Body

• Categorize your sources according to the contribution they make to understanding the problem.
• Develop your arguments in paragraph form.
• Present and elaborate on one main idea per paragraph.
• Tie the content of sources that you review to the scope and focus established in the introduction. (i.e., Establish why given sources are relevant to understanding the problem.)
• Identify gaps/unknowns/conflicts in the body of knowledge.
• Use transitions to signal the progression of ideas.
• (Optional) Include diagrams, charts, or imagesproperly referencedto help explain key points.

Conclusion

• Restate the key findings from the review.
• Suggest directions for future research (based on sources reviewed) or recommendations for action.
• Do not introduce new ideas in the conclusion.
• References
• Provide at least eight references in IEEE format.