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Analysis of Morphometric Properties and Their Hydrological Significance in the Rokhana Wadi Basin
Ako Hameed Mala Qadir, Hemin Nasradin MuhammedAmin, Hiwa Anwar Muhammed
This research investigates the relationship between geomorphological variables and their hydrological implications. It uses data provided by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to interpret digital elevation models (DEMs) in the Rukhaneh Valley Basin in northeastern Iraq. It covers an area between the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas of the Kurdistan Region. It belongs to the Sara Mountain Range, which is a watershed between the Rukhaneh and Tanjoro basins in the upper regions of it, that is, the source area. In the northeast, there is the Diwaneh Basin, in the east, and the AwaSpi Basin in the west. It borders the Khasah Basin, and it covers a vast area of 3,468.88 km 2. It empties into Lake Azim, the seventh-largest lake. The Rukhaneh Basin has a maximum length of 118.52 km. It is split into two levels, namely high and low, as well as three levels of climatic regions. It is located astronomically between 30 48 -34 20 04, and 2018 0025 -45. The research aims to examine the morphometric features of the Wadi Rukhana Basin and their connection with the hydrological variables and implications, the consequent rise in water discharges and floods and their destructive impact and ways of managing the risks to alleviate the adverse effect of the same on human activity. The study reached a set of results, the most significant of which, based on morphometric characteristics and hydrological parameters, is that there is no risk of flash floods.
Volume 12 · Issue 3 · June 2025Evaluation of the Military Foundations of the Topography of the Asos Mountain Range Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Rebeen Rostam Rasull, Dler Khalid Hassan, Pshtiwan Shafeeq Ahmad, Yadgar Mustafa Ibrahim
This study aims to evaluate the military principles of the topography of the Assos Mountain Range using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with a specific focus on military guides and Defense Tools in ArcGIS Pro. The analysis is centered on the relationship between elevation, slope (degree and direction), and their military implications. By integrating spatial data and GIS-based mapping, the study examines key topographic factors affecting military mobility, defense positioning, and operational strategies. The significance of this research lies in its systematic evaluation of selected military principles in relation to the Assos Mountain Range, utilizing geospatial data and analytical tools. To achieve its objectives, the study employs a descriptive approach combined with statistical analysis (strength analysis method). The study is divided into an introduction and three axes, The first axis is devoted to introducing the geographical location of the research region, concepts, terms and sections of (Military Tools), while the second axis is the military principles of the high mountain range of Assos The third axis refers to the military principles of the Assos mountain Range. The findings indicate that the Assos Mountains cover an area of approximately 714 km², with an 11 km international border with Iran. The highest peak exceeds 2,500 meters above sea level, while 63% of the study area lies between 1,000 and 2,000 meters. Moreover, over 80% of the terrain has slopes greater than 10 degrees, presenting significant mobility challenges for military vehicles, tanks, and armored units. The study underscores the crucial role of GIS, particularly Defense Tools, in advancing modern military planning, strategic decision-making, and operational effectiveness.
Volume 8 · Issue 4 · December 2021Locational Analysis of the Distributions of Fire Extinguisher Stations in Koya With the Use of Geographic Information Systems
Rostam Salam Aziz
The distribution and the competence of firefighting stations in koya town is one of the main problems that this town suffers from, and this led us to conduct an academic study in this respect with the use of Geographic Information Systems. This system illustrates the competence and the services of firefighting stations according to world standard in terms of the times that they take (3-5 minutes) to arrive at the destination according to the distance and the road network, so based on these criteria, the firefighting service can only cover (34%) of the town. It can be deduced that this problem mainly results from misdistribution of firefighting stations and the poor road transportation network. This study, basing on the universal standards, proposes five new firefighting stations in koya in order to be able to cover the whole town and offer a good service in this respect for the present time and for future.