Kurdistan 3D Elevation and Slop Map (30 M)

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Kurdistan 3D Elevation and Slop Map (30
M) Rangeen Natheer Abdulrahman Jameel
University of Dohuk, Spatial Planning Department
Abstract
Methods and Materials
Results
In addition to the lack of up-to-date information
and its sometimes neglect, problems and
obstacles are produced that may lead to greater
problems. This poster shows the possible risks as
a result of neglect and failure to take into
account the slopes and elevation of the area,
due to its great contribution to the better use
of the land. This poster also provides the
materials and applications used to create the
appropriate and required maps. After following
the steps, it is possible to obtain accurate
slope and elevation maps and benefit from them
in the long run. Such maps can contribute
significantly to solving important natural and
economic problems, as well as facilitating and
high efficiency in agricultural fields.

• In order to provide new and modern maps of the
  Kurdistan region, it is necessary to download
  recent maps using the USGS website, where maps
  can be downloaded on a monthly basis. After
  downloading the maps, the following steps and
  materials are followed
• Insert the elevation map into the ArcMap program.
• Go to the ArcToolbox ? Spatial Analyst Tools ?
  surface ?
• slope.
• A map of the slopes of the Kurdistan Region is
  obtained.
• Using ArcScene, the elevation map is inserted
  again.
• The map is modified and a three-dimensional map
  of the elevations of the Kurdistan region is
  obtained.

Figure 5 Kurdistan 3D elevation map.
Introduction
Figure 3 below shows the elevation map of
Kurdistan that is used to create the other TWO
maps.

• Iraqi Kurdistan, often known as the Kurdistan
  Area, is a self- governing region of Iraq. It is
  bordered on the east by Iran, on the north by
  Turkey, on the west by Syria, and on the south by
  the remainder of Iraq. Erbil, commonly known as
  Hawler, is the regional capital. The Kurdistan
  Regional Government is in charge of the region
  (Official Tourism Site of Kurdistan, 2021). The
  Kurdistan region contains many highlands and
  steep slopes, especially in the northern and
  northeastern regions, and flat slopes in the
  southern regions. The region's lack of
  information and modern maps of slopes and
  elevation leads to the emergence of problems and
  dire economic consequences for property, as well
  as the use and distribution of lands. The most
  important problems that result from not taking
  into account slopes and elevations
• First, safety and preparedness for natural
  disasters.
• Second, the damage caused by floods to public
  property.
• Third, choosing suitable sites for agriculture
  and irrigation to avoid floods that may occur
  and cause damage to agricultural crops.
• Fourth, farmers' inaccurate measurements
  regarding crop row

Discussion
Then, reliable and accurate modern maps are
obtained and studied, and water flow and
movement directions are known before making
decisions about land use and the location of
agricultural land.
After creating and obtaining the required maps,
it can now be used and utilized to solve many
problems and difficulties that the region may
encounter. The most prominent benefits of slope
and elevation maps
Results Results Results
Slop map and 3D elevation map are shown below Figure 4 Slop map of Kurdistan Region. Slop map and 3D elevation map are shown below Figure 4 Slop map of Kurdistan Region. Slop map and 3D elevation map are shown below Figure 4 Slop map of Kurdistan Region.

• Safety and preparation for natural disasters

• Avoiding and responding to floods to protect
  property and lands

• identification, crop spacing, fertilizer
  applications, and irrigation.
• Fifthly and finally, economic aspects in
  determining the amount of crops needed for
  cultivation and thus a better use of the land.

• Choosing the best and most suitable land for
  agriculture

• Providing accurate information for farmers to
  benefit from in

determining crop rows, fertilizer applications
and irrigation, and

• Economic benefits of producing more crops

Figure 1 flooding house in Duhok. Source
(Floodlist, 2018).
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Dr. Jowan Dr. Mohammed Jalal
for providing the course and supervising the
poster.
References
Figure 2 flooding of agricultural land. Source
(Cropwatch, 2019).
General information. General information
Unbelievable Kurdistan - Official Tourism Site
of Kurdistan. http//bot.gov.krd/about-kurdistan/
general-information.
Contact Rangeen Abdulrahman Spatial
Planning Dep. Duhok City tp019.rangeen,.amed
i_at_gmail.com tp019.abdulrahman.duhoki_at_gmail.com
Rangeen 964 751 484 5776 Abdulrahman 964 750
751 0632
Supervisor Dr. Jwan M. Aldoski