Creating a GIS system which is based on modern remote sensing methods and satellite data

Post-socialist countries (thus Hungary) have undergone significant development since 1990, which affected our environment. Systems that form the basis of present-day urban and regional planning are outdated. To meet the challenges of the 21st century, municipalities/authorities need to set up new, modern methods. Based on remote sensing technology developed by Envirosense Hungary Ltd., the GIS system supports fact and data-based policy decision making.
This system could give an accurate picture of the actual state of green areas, urban spatial structure, building density etc. of a city. Time series analysis of satellite data show us how the urban structure has changed over time, thus trends can be identified, ongoing processes can be monitored. In the GIS system the spatial is complemented with attributive data (e.g. demography, POIs and institution locations, public transport network data, etc.) that gives the basis of several spatial analyses.
Having such a database which integrates existing city development and urban management data enables to gain exact information of the values and economic activities of peri-urban areas. These data are important to set the goals of a sustainable development strategy.
Envirosense Hungary Ltd. observed several major Hungarian cities and built up databases that have been contributing factors in urban planning and development (e.g. Budapest, Kecskemét, Érd etc.). Envirosense Hungary Ltd. operates in Debrecen.