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, , , Volume 13, Issue 44 (3-2014)
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Understanding watershed components and their structure and natural processes is a crucial aspect of grasping how human activities can degrade or improve the condition of a watershed. Landscape indices can be used to quantify the condition of landscapes and to determine the impacts of human interventions in the environment. This paper outlines one component of a study being undertaken to provide a new tool for integrated watershed management. The study aims to assess the biophysical and socio-economic impacts of 32 vegetation-based management scenarios in the Chehel-Chai Watershed. The Chehel-Chai River is a tributary of the Gorgan-Rud River system lying southeast of Minoo-dasht in Golestan Province, Iran. The use of landscape structure indices to predict the ecological impacts of management scenarios is the focus of this paper. Five possible management actions including terracing, orchard development, agro-forestry, tree plantation, and riparian restoration have been considered. Scenario rules for each management activity were developed based on field observations, scientific recommendations, and expert knowledge for the study area. Ecological indices used in this study included Weighted Mean Patch Size Index (WMPSI), Weighted Land Cover Area Index (WLCAI), Total Core Area (TCA), Forest Connectivity Index (FCI), and Riparian Proportion Index (RPI). Ecological impacts of each management scenario are predicted based on the value of these indices. The best management option will correspond to the highest score. The analysis indicates that considering WMPSI, Scenario 26 (orchard development, agro-forestry, and riparian restoration) and Scenario 11 (orchard development, agro-forestry) are the best. In contrast, considering WLCAI, and RPI, Scenario 32 (a combination of terracing, orchard development, tree planting, agro-forestry, and riparian restoration actions) is identified as the best scenario while Scenario 1 (current condition) was the best considering the TCA and the FCI. The assessment approach used in this study can provide a basis for prediction of the ecological impacts of management actions. Further research into prediction of impacts on physical and socio-economic sources can make available the required information to achieve the aims of an integrated watershed assessment and management.
, , , Volume 15, Issue 51 (11-2015)
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Climate change impacts are very dependent on regional geographic features and local climate variability. Impact assessment studies on climate change should therefore be performed at local or at most at the regional level for the evaluation of possible consequences. However, climate scenarios are produced by Global Circulation Models with spatial resolutions of several hundreds of kilometers. For this reason, downscaling methods are needed to bridge the gap between the large scale climate scenarios and the fine scale where local impacts happen. A stochastic weather generator, however, can serve as a computationally inexpensive tool to produce multiple-year climate change scenarios at the daily time scale which incorporate changes in both mean climate and in climate variability. In paper, LARS-WG model were used to downscale GCM outputs and then assessment of the performance were done for generated daily data of precipitation, minimum and maximum temperature and sunshine hours. Study area is Ghare-su basin in Gorgan and the station is called Gorgan synoptic station. The first step is running the model for the 1970-1999 period. Then mean of observation and synthetic data were compared. T-test was used in the 95% significance level, and the difference between observation and synthetic data was not significant. Finally monthly mean of observation and synthetic data were compared using Statistical parameters such as NA, RMSE & MAE. As a final result, it is found that performance of model is appropriate for generating daily above listed data in Ghare-su basin. So, it is possible to predict the climatic parameters from GCM output using LARS-WG model. Also minimum and maximum temperatures have highest and sunshine hours have lowest correlation.
, , , , Volume 17, Issue 58 (9-2017)
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In recent years, different climatic events such as floods and drought in the Babul-rod watershed and province of Mazandaran emphasis have been the need to investigate further the impact of climate change on hydrologic and meteorological watershed factors such as precipitation and temperature. Implement this action the using general circulation models of the atmosphere. Due to of large scale computational grid for general circulation models of the atmosphere, they are able to forecast weather and meteorological parameters do not point scale, based on the interface tool called WG developed by and help out Numerical models can scale climate change point and the desired station evaluated. In this study, using this method, the data model HadCM3 general circulation of the atmosphere with the use of LARS-WG A2 and B1 for the time periods 2046-2065 and 2080-2099 were downscaled of LARS-WG also introduced four climatic variables temperature, minimum temperature, maximum temperature and sunshine hours related to the statistical base period 1982-2011 was about calibration and verification and assurance of the ability of the model was used to simulate future periods. The results of the assessment of climate change indicate changes in precipitation in the watershed basin Babul-rod from -43 to +32 percent, and changes of range mid was increase of precipitation in the months of high rainfall and decrease of rainfall in the low rainfall month during the summer. Also, the average annual temperature is about 1.4 °C to 3.6 °C, especially in the warmer months of the year that causes on decreases of snowfall (solid precipitation) and change of precipitation regime is more. Increased rainfall in the months of cold and warm temperatures rise during in warm month that subsequent the causes early in the snow mass and increase runoff will bring, impact on regional climate in the near future, likely the number and intensity of extreme events will increase greatly.
Dr Ata Ghafari Gilandeh, Dr Omid Ali Kharazmi, Dr Mohamad Hassan Yazdani, Miss Somayeh Roshan Roodi, Volume 18, Issue 63 (12-2018)
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In order to compete in the international arena, cities attempt to enhance their infrastructures to encourage innovation. In all successful and innovative cities, there are three effective levels including creative people, urban organizations (which act as mediator), and national and international companies. In fact, these intermediate organizations play the role of an interconnector between creative people with new ideas and national and international companies (for commercializing new and creative ideas and having economic development). The purpose of this research is to predict the future of Mashhad and propound related scenarios about the relation between the three above-mentioned levels in vision 1404, and finally develop the strategies required for achieving the desirable scenario of innovative city formation in Mashhad. This is a fundamental applied research in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical (consecutive mixed method) in terms of nature and methodology, which has used scenario-planning in six steps. Data were extracted using questionnaire and semi-structured interview. After analyzing the data, four scenarios were planned, and finally the scenario of the golden city was selected as the desirable scenario and several strategies were suggested for achieving such a scenario.
Mostafa Karampoor, Hosseinali Roohbakhsh Sigaroodi, Elham Yarahmadi, Volume 21, Issue 74 (8-2021)
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Changes in temperature, rainfall and precipitation type organisms may be life threatening, therefore it must be studied from different aspects. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes, using random data generator LARS-WG5 in the period 2008-1981 on the one hand and to detect and predict future changes in these variables between 2011 and 2030. Using the results of this research can be reduced negative impacts of climate change in the region. And more compatible with the new conditions, particularly in terms of culture, cultures and other measures and environmental management products provided. The required data from the General Directorate of Meteorology Gilan produced and became a model format. After calibration, and evaluation of past data, survey data and the data of the previous model in the future to produce the data, the model was implemented. Study showed that average minimum and maximum temperatures predicted by the model MPEH5 by considering three scenarios, the trend is all months that It confirms the results of the three scenarios. About the average annual rainfall, the results of the model with the A1B scenario shows better serve the increasing 3.2mm. The distribution of rainfall has changed compared to the baseline. The highest rainfall in autumn and winter and summer, with average rainfall of 43.51mm faces fall. The study emphasizes that the minimum and maximum average temperature is projected to increase in all seasons and Changes in precipitation and reduced summer precipitation 43.51mm, the water resources of the region at stake. These changes reduce the amount of freezing rain and snow line altitude increases, reduced water supply in the area of agriculture is one of the poles.
Alireza Vaezi, Fereydoun Ghazban, Vahid Tavokoli, Amin Sarang, Volume 21, Issue 75 (10-2021)
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Climate change is one of the most important challenges of this century. The maximum and minimum temperatures and precipitation were predicted for the intermediate future (2046- 2065) and distant future (2100- 2080) by statistical downscaling outputs of HadCM3 model under emission scenarios shows average of the mean temperatures will increase in the range of 1.5 to 2.1 °C in the next 50 years (20-year average of the intermediate future) and 2.4 to 3.9 °C in the next 100 years (20-year average of the distant future) compared to the base periods. According to the results of this study, drought is one of the most serious future crises in the country, which if not addressed, will threaten Iran's future in various aspects.
, , , Volume 22, Issue 78 (8-2022)
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In the midst of environmental hazards, earthquakes destroying buildings and urban infrastructure, it causes a great deal of damage to property and property in and around urban areas. Facing this situation, developing resilient communities is the most appropriate strategy to deal with the earthquake crisis. The first step in a principled and conscious planning of creating resilient communities, measuring the resilience of urban structures against possible earthquakes. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the physical resilience of district 6 of Tehran against various earthquake scenarios. Ten effective criteria were used to measure 46 sub-criteria that were effective in physical resilience of the area. The research method is descriptive-analytical with practical purpose. To Analyze the Relative Weight of Criteria and Sub-Criteria of Network Analysis (ANP) and for designing earthquake scenarios at different intensities Fuzzy method and Dµ model in GIS environment were used. The results of the study showed that In earthquake of six magnitude 12.36% of total structures in the region Most located in one district municipality (Iranshahr neighborhood) and 2 district municipality (Nosrat neighborhood), They have little resilience to earthquakes. In Richter earthquake of seven, 55.24% of structures in the region have low resilience and 17.69% of structures have very little resilience to earthquakes. In the Eight earthquake of eight, with increasing earthquake intensity, 23.06% of structures in the region have low resilience and 53.31% of structures have low resilience. Most of these structures are located in district 6 of Tehran city in district 1 (Iranshahr and Valiasr neighborhood), 2 (Nosrat neighborhood), 3 (Behjat Abad and Ghaem neighborhoods), 4 (Fatemi neighborhood) and 5 (Argentina neighborhood).
Mr. Hosein Ghahramanifard, Dr Karim Hoseimzade, Dr Mir Saeed Moosavi, Volume 23, Issue 81 (3-2023)
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The metropolis of Tabriz, one of the largest cities in our country, despite its great historical, cultural, ecological talents, etc., has not been able to achieve its significant and worthy share in the benefits of urban tourism. Due to the autonomy of Tabriz metropolitan municipality and the instability of its revenue sources, strengthening the urban tourism economy is one of the most important and necessary strategies for the development of Tabriz so that in addition to economic growth, Tabriz can be introduced as a global city with many historical and natural talents. From these conditions and improving the tourism situation of this metropolis, a strategic plan should be prepared based on the facts and futures of this city. The first step in this direction is a scientific study in the field of strategic studies based on evaluating and discovering possible futures of this city. In this regard, the present article with a qualitative approach using common futures research methods such as Delphi, cross-section analysis and scripting methods along with the use of related software such as Mick Mac and Scenario Wizard to discover and recognize these drivers paid. This research is descriptive-explanatory in terms of purpose and practical in terms of application.Based on the results, three scenarios for the future of Tabriz tourism development were discovered, among which; The first to fourth scenarios were selected as the first group and the desired and probable scenarios.Based on the results of the scenarios, the situation of most vital drivers are moving towards a crisis, in which the situation of transportation infrastructure is in the worst situation and critical indicators should be strengthened for the development of urban tourism in the future.
Mr Ahmad Khajavy, Dr Rasoul Samadzadeh, Dr Mohammadtaghi Masoumi, Volume 24, Issue 85 (3-2024)
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Despite the recent advances in the analysis of seismic performance of a variety of building structures, structural reinforcement strategies are still one of the most technically challenging topics. The aim of this study is to close this study gap by providing a simple methodology for assessing the seismic vulnerability of buildings located in the dilapidated structures of Ardabil. The proposed method is a qualitative method based on field studies of 1440 different buildings. Damage index for all buildings is calculated and their average in earthquakes with magnitudes 7 to 9 on MSK scale, in terms of intensity for different types of buildings are plotted in bar charts and PGA in linearly. Has been. According to the results, approximately 30% of steel buildings are less than 20 years old and due to the revision of Standard 2800 compared to the time of their construction against earthquakes with Intensity 8 has a high probability of damage and in intensity 9 there is a possibility of collapse and destruction of the building. The results show that this structural system is in a better condition than buildings with building materials. Buildings with concrete structures that are less than 15 years old are prone to moderate damage with a magnitude of 8 and high probability of damage at a magnitude of 9. Finally, concrete structures performed better than steel and masonry systems. In general, the results show that most of the buildings in dilapidated and historic structures are exposed to an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 in the row of high damage and a magnitude of 9 total damage and destruction. Highly vulnerable buildings are mostly located in central parts of the city (especially Zone One).
Mr Mahmood Parvinzad, Dr Reza Valizade, Dr Karim Hosseinzade Dalir, Dr Hasan Ahmadzade, Volume 24, Issue 85 (3-2024)
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Informal settlement is one of the undesirable consequences of urbanization in the contemporary world, which is formed as a result of rapid industrialization and regional inequalities, and due to the deprivation and lack of urban life facilities in these settlements compared to other areas. Urban has made them the center of acute urban issues and problems and against sustainable human development. The current situation of informal settlements shows that the plans, forecasts and measures taken to solve the problems of this phenomenon, especially in the metropolis of Tabriz, have not been so effective, so that the expansion of informal settlements in this city itself is a proof of this claim. For this purpose, in this research, it has been tried to systematically identify and analyze the key drivers affecting the formation and expansion of informal settlements in the metropolitan area of Tabriz. The research method in the present study is mixed (quantitative-qualitative) with analytical-exploratory nature. In this research, 64 primary factors were extracted in five different areas and analyzed through structural analysis in Mic-Mac software using the Delphi and environmental scanning techniques. Based on the results, eighteen main factors have been identified as key drivers in the formation and expansion of informal settlements in the region. In the next stage, with qualitative analysis, these 18 factors were classified into macro and economy axes. After compiling the scenario, in total, three favorable scenarios, intermediate or static scenario and critical scenario (disaster), were obtained as very strong scenarios with high probability of occurrence for the future of informal settlements in Tabriz metropolis.
Sir Hossein Hosseinikhah, Sir Seyed Keramat Hashemi Ana, Sir Mahmoud Akbari, Volume 24, Issue 87 (10-2024)
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The main purpose of this study is long-term planning of urban prosperity of Dogonbadan through Intra-urban and intra-regional planning. The present research method is based on structural analysis and quasi-mathematical approach. The statistical population of the study is all experts and specialists who have full expertise on urban development, urban prosperity and futures research and scenario writing approach. The sampling method is purposive sampling and 35 experts who are experts were selected as the sample. The main tools for data analysis are Future Research Software (MicMac) based on Cross Effect Analysis and Scriptwriting Software (MorPhol) based on Inertial Morphological Analysis. The results show that the urban prosperity of Dogonbadan is based on 14 drivers, including; (Science and Technology Corridor, Free Trade Zone, Water Resources, Public Sports, Logistics Hub, Worn Tissue, Innovation and Creativity, Industrial Production Technology, Air Pollution, Waste Management, Natural Hazards, Passive Defense, Oil Related Industries and Gas and political-economic developments in the world and the region). The results also show that the main approach of Dogonbadan urban prosperity is based on the strategy of creating a free trade zone and paying attention to the infrastructure of the region and increasing services and facilities.
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