The CGA is proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, https://www0.sun.ac.za/cga/ The primary objective of this effort was focused on aesthetics, updating content, and simplifying navigation. Have a look at our updated services and products, portfolio, course calendar, and news articles. We would love to get feedback from users! [...]
During the week of 8 -12 May 2017, the CGA presented another Introduction to GIS short course. 22 people attended, of which 14 chose the accredited version. The group included health care practitioners, statisticians, students and engineers, many of whom have never used a GIS before, and now feel confident to start applying [...]
In January 2017, the CGA provided a 2 m-resolution Stellenbosch University digital elevation model (SUDEM) (“Level 3 product”) of the Berg River and the surrounding area of Paarl for a pilot project modelling flood lines in Paarl with an Integrated Water Platform approach. “These flood lines are reliable due to the accuracy [...]
The CGA would like to say farewell to GIS & Earth Observation Specialist Gerhard Myburgh, who is leaving to take up a position as a GIS Programmer at Optron (PTY) Ltd. It has been a great pleasure working with Gerhard and the CGA would like to thank him for his time and [...]
On-line registration for our short courses is now open. Click here to register and avoid disappointment*. Scheduled courses: Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 08 May – 12 May 2017 & 16 October – 20 October 2017 Introduction to Earth Observation (Remote Sensing) 14 August – 18 August 2017 & 13 November – 17 [...]
The CGA is proud to congratulate three of its staff members on their recent graduations. Jacques Vermeulen (right) obtained a National Diploma in Cartography and GIS from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), while a Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering: Geotechnical Engineering was conferred on Naajidah Lagardien (middle). Jascha Muller’s (left) research on the [...]
The CGA, in partnership with eLEAF ®, Agricultural Research Council, GeoTerra Image and several independent consultants, is currently carrying out research funded by the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) to estimate the total water used by irrigated agriculture. Earth observation data (e.g. satellite imagery) is the primary source of [...]
Changes in surface water area of Voëlvlei Dam near Gouda from October 2016 to 22 March 2017 as represented by a normalized difference moisture index (NDMI). The images, captured by the Sentinel-2 satellite, show relative moisture levels with dark blue representing wet areas (water) and red/orange shades representing dry areas. Voëlvlei Dam is one [...]
In September 2016, Stellenbosch Municipality and the Centre for Geographical Analysis (CGA) at Stellenbosch University embarked on a collaborative effort to share GIS data and services. As part of this collaboration, a comprehensive land audit for all properties within the Stellenbosch Municipal Area will be carried out. Phase 1 of this project commenced [...]
The CGA, in partnership with eLEAF ®, Agricultural Research Council, GeoTerra Image and several independent consultants, is currently carrying out research funded by the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) to estimate the total water used by irrigated agriculture. Earth observation data (e.g. satellite imagery) is [...]