Browsing Theses by Subject "Mapping"
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Ariadne’s Thread: A Letter to Descartes
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-23)As Galileo peered through a lens to see the twinkle of the Jovian moons, and Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek did the same to study the tremulous basis of all life, so the fabric of threads we weave across time and space – the vast ... -
Detecting Land Cover Change over a 20 Year Time Period in the Niagara Escarpment Plan Using Satellite Remote Sensing
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-27)The Niagara Escarpment is one of Southern Ontario’s most important landscapes. Due to the nature of the landform and its location, the Escarpment is subject to various development pressures including urban expansion, ... -
Fringe Benefits
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-21)The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is in a state of constant and massive growth in terms of population, development and economic investment. This growth has generated pressures both within and at the peripheries ... -
Improved Particle Filter Based Localization and Mapping Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2008-04-28)One of the most fundamental problems in mobile robotics is localization. The solution to most problems requires that the robot first determine its location in the environment. Even if the absolute position is not necessary, ... -
The Mountain and the Valley: A Planning and Conservation Approach for the Annapolis Valley
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-28)The Annapolis Valley Region is home to a rich and varied landscape. Agriculture, historic sites, the Bay of Fundy Shore, and the inland forests are just some of the aspects that together make up this unique region. ... -
Multi-frame Measurement Fusion for State Estimation
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-27)Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is a technique used by robots and autonomous vehicles to build up a map while operating in an unknown environment, while at the same time keeping track of a current position ... -
Web GIS Tools for Crime Mapping in Toronto
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-25)The field of crime mapping has an extensive history, yet it has managed to remain an effective tool for policing even in modern times. This success can be attributed in part to the field’s willingness to adapt to newer ...