March 2026 issue is published

This collection of 8 papers highlights innovative advancements across GIS, remote sensing, and environmental applications, reflecting the growing role of geospatial technologies in addressing real-world challenges. These studies collectively demonstrate how geospatial technologies are transforming our ability to model, monitor, and manage environmental and societal challenges from tectonic movements and coastal ecosystems to public health and disaster risk.

Highlights from this issue:

1. Plate Tectonic Calculator (PTC)- A newly developed stand-alone application based on Euler’s theorem enables accurate estimation of plate motion globally, with extremely low discrepancies compared to existing tools.

2. TLS for Submerged Target Modelling- Demonstrates how green-wavelength terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) can model shallow submerged objects, with improved accuracy after refraction correction.

3. GIS-Based Sea Grape Cultivation Mapping (Sabah)- Identifies optimal areas for Caulerpa lentillifera farming using multi-criteria GIS analysis, offering a valuable decision-support tool for sustainable aquaculture.

4. Automation in 3D Point Cloud Processing - A comprehensive review of automation tools (e.g., CloudCompare, Open3D), highlighting advances in segmentation, classification, and reconstruction, while identifying key research gaps.

5. NeRF for Complex Surface Reconstruction- Shows that Neural Radiance Fields outperform traditional photogrammetry in modelling transparent and reflective surfaces, opening new possibilities in 3D reconstruction.

6. Mangrove Channel Dynamics (Langkawi River)- Geospatial analysis reveals erosion and accretion trends in mangrove channels, supporting coastal monitoring and management efforts.

7. Urban Heat Island & Meningitis Link- A novel interdisciplinary study linking UHI intensity with meningitis incidence, highlighting the importance of climate-sensitive urban planning.

8. Flood Inundation Mapping (Kedah, Malaysia)- Integrates GIS and hydrological modelling to map flood risks and identify vulnerable settlements,supporting disaster preparedness and mitigation.

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