Riham Khozam *⁽¹⁾ Ghassan Shoura ⁽²⁾ and Rosa F. Karmoka ⁽³⁾

(1). Ministry of Agriculture, Damascus, Syria.

(2). University of Damascus, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Damascus, Syria.

(3). Ministry of Communication and Technology, Damascus, Syria.

(*Corresponding author: Eng. Riham Khozam, E-Mail: roreta.khozam@gmail.com)

Received: 9/08/2022           Accepted: 16/11/2022

Abstract: 

This research deals with the spatial analysis of green areas in Al. Assad Suburb in Damascus countryside through the application of several criteria, cartographic and statistical analysis for their distribution and measuring their efficiency using GIS and satellite visual information systems appropriate for the study area, and to complete all the requirements of this study, data and information were collected by Field work, which contributed to building a geographical database, much of its data was represented in many of the maps included in this study.The study also measured the Central feature, Mean center and dispersion of green areas and the direction of distribution, and the study showed the efficiency of geographic information systems in data processing using many of its functions in the spatial analysis process. The study concluded with a number of recommendations that call in its entirety to take advantage of geographic information systems as an integrated system, in the application of clear planning standards for the establishment of green areas in a way that secures a fair and ideal distribution within the fabric. Urban about the areas to be planned in the future.

Keywords: spatial analysis, green areas, Al. Assad Suburb, GIS.

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