Tygron for GIS Data - Revision history

Frank@tygron.nl at 12:22, 13 April 2026

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	===Guidance and resources===		===Guidance and resources===
	[[File:manualdata_usecase2.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Example of manually added data in the Heat Overlay Configuration Wizard]]		[[File:manualdata_usecase2.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Example of manually added data in the Heat Stress Overlay Configuration Wizard]]
	This section is taken from the perspective of Max because he used Tygron for his research.		This section is taken from the perspective of Max because he used Tygron for his research.

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	#He started with a blank project.		#He started with a blank project.
	#To self-tutor himself, the student mainly used the following wiki tutorials:		#To self-tutor himself, the student mainly used the following wiki tutorials:
	#*[[Sun_motion_table_(~~Heat_Overlay~~)\| Sun motion table (heat overlay)]]		#*[[Sun_motion_table_(Heat Stress Overlay)\| Sun motion table (heat overlay)]]
	#*[[Heat_Stress_module_overview\| Heat Stress module overview]]		#*[[Heat_Stress_module_overview\| Heat Stress module overview]]
	#*[[How_to_calculate_the_hourly_radiation\| How to calculate the hourly radiation]]		#*[[How_to_calculate_the_hourly_radiation\| How to calculate the hourly radiation]]
	#*[[Geo_Data\| Geo Data]]		#*[[Geo_Data\| Geo Data]]
	#*[[~~DPRA_Heat_Module~~\| DPRA Heat Module]]		#*[[DPRA_Heat Stress_Module\| DPRA Heat Stress Module]]
	#*[[~~Model_attributes_(Heat_Overlay)\|~~ Model attributes (~~heat overlay~~)]]		#*[[Model attributes (Heat Stress Overlay)]]
	#*[[How_to_calculate_the_daily_average_radiation\| How to calculate the daily average radiation]]		#*[[How_to_calculate_the_daily_average_radiation\| How to calculate the daily average radiation]]
	#*[[Project_Sources\| Project Sources]]		#*[[Project_Sources\| Project Sources]]
	#*[[~~Foliage_crown_factor_(Heat_Overlay)\|~~ Foliage crown factor (~~heat overlay~~)]]		#*[[Foliage crown factor (Heat Stress Overlay)]]
	#The student also used Tygron's [[~~Heat_Overlay_Wizard_(Heat_Overlay)\| heat overlay wizard~~]] to import data manually.		#The student also used Tygron's [[Heat Stress Overlay Wizard]] to import data manually.
	#He used the weather data from the [https://www.knmi.nl/home Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)]		#He used the weather data from the [https://www.knmi.nl/home Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)]
	#The student did not require any direct support from Tygron.		#The student did not require any direct support from Tygron.

Rudolf@tygron.nl at 12:10, 25 February 2026

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	===General information===		===General information===
	*'''Name of the course:'''"~~[https://ssc.wur.nl/Rooster/Vak/GRS-50806~~ Geo-information Science BSc research project]"		*'''Name of the course:'''"Geo-information Science BSc research project"

	*'''Study-major''': ~~[https://ssc.wur.nl/Rooster/MinorProgramma/WUGIS/Omschrijving~~ Geo-information for Environment and Society]		*'''Study-major''': Geo-information for Environment and Society

	*'''Study programme''': [https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/Bachelor/bsc-programmes/bsc-international-land-and-water-management.htm Bachelor's International Land and Water Management]		*'''Study programme''': [https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/Bachelor/bsc-programmes/bsc-international-land-and-water-management.htm Bachelor's International Land and Water Management]

Rudolf@tygron.nl at 06:26, 24 June 2024

2024-06-24T06:26:08Z

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	*The maximum size per project allowed for the educational license is 1 km x 1 km (1 square km). This could be challenging especially when the case-study area is longitudinal and does not fit into the maximum frame. To fix this problem, Max had to clip out some of neighbourhood during the analysis phase.		*The maximum size per project allowed for the educational license is 1 km x 1 km (1 square km). This could be challenging especially when the case-study area is longitudinal and does not fit into the maximum frame. To fix this problem, Max had to clip out some of neighbourhood during the analysis phase.
	*The test-~~tun~~ function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.		*The test-run function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.

	However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:		However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:

Hedi@tygron.com at 12:15, 21 June 2024

2024-06-21T12:15:29Z

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	*The maximum size per project allowed for the educational license is 1 km x 1 km (1 square km). This could be challenging especially when the case-study area is longitudinal and does not fit into the maximum frame. To fix this problem, Max had to clip out some of neighbourhood during the analysis phase.		*The maximum size per project allowed for the educational license is 1 km x 1 km (1 square km). This could be challenging especially when the case-study area is longitudinal and does not fit into the maximum frame. To fix this problem, Max had to clip out some of neighbourhood during the analysis phase.
	*The test-~~run~~ function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.		*The test-tun function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.

	However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:		However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:

Hedi@tygron.com at 12:06, 21 June 2024

2024-06-21T12:06:59Z

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	*The maximum size per project allowed for the educational license is 1 km x 1 km (1 square km). This could be challenging especially when the case-study area is longitudinal and does not fit into the maximum frame. To fix this problem, Max had to clip out some of neighbourhood during the analysis phase.		*The maximum size per project allowed for the educational license is 1 km x 1 km (1 square km). This could be challenging especially when the case-study area is longitudinal and does not fit into the maximum frame. To fix this problem, Max had to clip out some of neighbourhood during the analysis phase.
	*The test-~~tun~~ function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.		*The test-run function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.

	However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:		However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:

Rudolf@tygron.nl at 14:23, 22 September 2023

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	==Contact==		==Contact==
	For more information about this course, you can contact us at: ~~info@Tygron.com~~		For more information about this course, you can contact us at: {{email}}

	You can also reach Max Brink, the student who used the Tygron platform in this course: max.brink1@outlook.com		You can also reach Max Brink, the student who used the Tygron platform in this course: {{email\|max.brink1\|outlook.com}}.

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Katia@tygron.com at 14:34, 30 March 2021

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	=Use-case 2: ''“Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress”'' =		=Use-case 2: ''“Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress”'' =
	Bachelor student Max Brink (International Land and Water Management, WUR) decided to use the Tygron Geodesign Platform for his GIS research project. Despite having no prior knowledge of the platform, and despite having the option to use other tools, within 4 weeks, the student was able to produce interesting results using real Data and valid processing models. He wanted to find out the ''Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress'' and used the Rivierenwijk ~~neighborhood~~ in Utrecht as a case study. This use-case highlights the added value of using the Tygron platform for courses that focus on processing geo-data.		Bachelor student Max Brink (International Land and Water Management, WUR) decided to use the Tygron Geodesign Platform for his GIS research project. Despite having no prior knowledge of the platform, and despite having the option to use other tools, within 4 weeks, the student was able to produce interesting results using real Data and valid processing models. He wanted to find out the ''Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress'' and used the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood in Utrecht as a case study. This use-case highlights the added value of using the Tygron platform for courses that focus on processing geo-data.

	[[File:Rivierenwijk.png\|200px\|frame\|center\|Tygron Model of the Rivierenwijk, Utrecht]]		[[File:Rivierenwijk.png\|200px\|frame\|center\|Tygron Model of the Rivierenwijk, Utrecht]]
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	===Target students===		===Target students===
	* The course is designed for GRS-minor students		* The course is designed for GRS-minor students
	* The course targets third year Bachelor students		* The course targets third-year Bachelor students
	* The course requires students to have GIS skills		* The course requires students to have GIS skills
	* Students are not required to have any prior knowledge of the Tygron platform		* Students are not required to have any prior knowledge of the Tygron platform
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	===Objectives and desired outcome===		===Objectives and desired outcome===
	The main objective of this course is to apply GIS and remote sensing knowledge to real life projects.		The main objective of this course is to apply GIS and remote sensing knowledge to real-life projects.

	To do that students are expected to conduct a limited spatial research project and ~~presented~~ at the end of the course.		To do that students are expected to conduct a limited spatial research project and present it at the end of the course.

	The research must include:		The research must include:
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	*For this year's course (2021), Student Max Brink decided to use the Tygron platform.		*For this year's course (2021), Student Max Brink decided to use the Tygron platform.
	*He wanted to find out the ''Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress''		*He wanted to find out the ''Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress''
	*He used the Rivierenwijk ~~neighborhood~~ in Utrecht as a case-study.		*He used the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood in Utrecht as a case-study.

	*His research question was:		*His research question was:
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	Because the course is self-monitored and spread over 4 weeks, the following process explains how Max was able to use Tygron for his individual research:		Because the course is self-monitored and spread over 4 weeks, the following process explains how Max was able to use Tygron for his individual research:
	#In the beginning of the course, it took around one week to:		#At the beginning of the course, it took around one week to:
	#*decide on a research topic		#*decide on a research topic
	#*receive the Tygron credentials from the university to start using the platform.		#*receive the Tygron credentials from the university to start using the platform.
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	#The student was using his own laptop and did not face any technical difficulties working with the platform.		#The student was using his own laptop and did not face any technical difficulties working with the platform.

	==~~Outcome~~ of the course==		==The outcome of the course==
	As mentioned earlier, the students are required to produce a research paper and a presentation as part of this course.		As mentioned earlier, the students are required to produce a research paper and a presentation as part of this course.

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	<gallery caption="Tygron Model showing the heat stress in the Rivierenwijk at 14:00 using the DPRA Heat Module" mode="packed-overlay" heights=250px>		<gallery caption="Tygron Model showing the heat stress in the Rivierenwijk at 14:00 using the DPRA Heat Module" mode="packed-overlay" heights=250px>
	File:normal scenario 2pm.png \| Current situation		File:normal scenario 2pm.png \| Current situation
	File:lanes 2 pm.png \| ~~Situation~~ with trees placed in lanes		File:lanes 2 pm.png \| The situation with trees placed in lanes
	File:groups 2 pm.png \|~~Situation~~ with trees placed in groups		File:groups 2 pm.png \|The situation with trees placed in groups
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	<gallery caption="Maps showing the increase or decrease of the PET (Physiological Equivalent Temperature) heat stress in the Rivierenwijk at 17:00" mode="packed-overlay" heights=300px>		<gallery caption="Maps showing the increase or decrease of the PET (Physiological Equivalent Temperature) heat stress in the Rivierenwijk at 17:00" mode="packed-overlay" heights=300px>
	File:lanes 5 pm.png \| ~~Situation~~ with trees placed in lanes		File:lanes 5 pm.png \| The ituation with trees placed in lanes
	File:groups 5 pm.png \| ~~Situation~~ with trees placed in groups		File:groups 5 pm.png \| The situation with trees placed in groups
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	According to the student, these are the most relevant challenges of using Tygron for this course:		According to the student, these are the most relevant challenges of using Tygron for this course:

	*The maximum size per project allowed for the educational license is 1 km x 1 km (1 square km). This could be challenging especially when the case-study area is longitudinal and does not fit into the maximum frame. To fix this problem, Max had to clip out some of ~~neighborhood~~ during the analysis phase.		*The maximum size per project allowed for the educational license is 1 km x 1 km (1 square km). This could be challenging especially when the case-study area is longitudinal and does not fit into the maximum frame. To fix this problem, Max had to clip out some of neighbourhood during the analysis phase.
	*The test-tun function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.		*The test-tun function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.

	However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:		However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:
	#The platform is very time-saving for researchers, especially when it comes to calculation of effects with real geo-data.		#The platform is very time-saving for researchers, especially when it comes to the calculation of effects with real geo-data.
	#The overlay options are very useful for this type of research.		#The overlay options are very useful for this type of research.
	#The wiki offers very extensive explanations about the heat overlays and they work (they are based on government reports). This could be very valuable for researchers because they can use the wiki as a reference in their methodology section.		#The wiki offers very extensive explanations about the heat overlays and they work (they are based on government reports). This could be very valuable for researchers because they can use the wiki as a reference in their methodology section.
	#Learning the platform does not only help with the assignment. It creates internship opportunities for students like Max, who is pursuing a internship related to Tygron.		#Learning the platform does not only help with the assignment. It creates internship opportunities for students like Max, who is pursuing an internship related to Tygron.

	<pre>		<pre>
	"It was really nice to have so ~~much~~ details and to use all these different factors like wind, urban heat island effect and all other factors in one project without requiring a lot of time, because a lot of things are already included in Tygron".		"It was really nice to have so many details and to use all these different factors like wind, urban heat island effect and all other factors in one project without requiring a lot of time because a lot of things are already included in Tygron".

	Max Brink, WUR		Max Brink, WUR

Katia@tygron.com at 14:30, 30 March 2021

2021-03-30T14:30:14Z

Katia@tygron.com: /* Outcome of the course */

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Outcome of the course

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	To present his finding at the end of the course, Max created:		To present his finding at the end of the course, Max created:
	# a presentation of the findings using StoryMaps. You can find his StoryMap here:[https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c2deb353a47b46d4a337ed15bb454728 Link to Max's StoryMap]		# a presentation of the findings using StoryMaps. <u>You can find his StoryMap here:[https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c2deb353a47b46d4a337ed15bb454728 Link to Max's StoryMap]</u>
	# a research paper that you can download here: [[File:Report_GIS_BSc_Research_Project_Max_Brink.pdf]]		# a research paper that you can download here: <u>[[File:Report_GIS_BSc_Research_Project_Max_Brink.pdf]]</u>


	<gallery caption="Maps showing the increase or decrease of the PET (Physiological Equivalent Temperature) heat stress in the Rivierenwijk at 17:00" mode="packed-overlay" heights=300px>		<gallery caption="Maps showing the increase or decrease of the PET (Physiological Equivalent Temperature) heat stress in the Rivierenwijk at 17:00" mode="packed-overlay" heights=300px>

Katia@tygron.com: /* Syllabus and time distribution */

2021-03-30T08:16:29Z

Syllabus and time distribution

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	*His research question was:		*His research question was:
	''What is the most effective way to place trees to reduce the PET* during a heat wave in Utrecht?''		<u>''What is the most effective way to place trees to reduce the PET* during a heat wave in Utrecht?''</u>
	*To do that, he compared the effect of ''trees planted in rows along roads'' to that of ''trees planted in groups''.		*To do that, he compared the effect of ''trees planted in rows along roads'' to that of ''trees planted in groups''.

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	=Use-case 2: ''“Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress”'' =		=Use-case 2: ''“Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress”'' =
	Bachelor student Max Brink (International Land and Water Management, WUR) decided to use Tygron Geodesign Platform for his GIS research project. Despite having no prior knowledge of the platform, and despite having the option to use other tools, within 4 weeks, the student was able to produce interesting results using real Data and valid processing models. He wanted to find out the ''Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress'' and used the Rivierenwijk neighborhood in Utrecht as a case study. This use-case highlights the added value of using Tygron for courses that focus on processing geo-data.		Bachelor student Max Brink (International Land and Water Management, WUR) decided to use the Tygron Geodesign Platform for his GIS research project. Despite having no prior knowledge of the platform, and despite having the option to use other tools, within 4 weeks, the student was able to produce interesting results using real Data and valid processing models. He wanted to find out the ''Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress'' and used the Rivierenwijk neighborhood in Utrecht as a case study. This use-case highlights the added value of using the Tygron platform for courses that focus on processing geo-data.

	[[File:Rivierenwijk.png\|200px\|frame\|center\|Tygron Model of the Rivierenwijk, Utrecht]]		[[File:Rivierenwijk.png\|200px\|frame\|center\|Tygron Model of the Rivierenwijk, Utrecht]]
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	**they showcase their results through individual presentations during a final lecture.		**they showcase their results through individual presentations during a final lecture.

	====Using Tygron====		====Using the Tygron platform====
	*For this year's course (2021), Student Max Brink decided to use Tygron.		*For this year's course (2021), Student Max Brink decided to use the Tygron platform.
	*He wanted to find out the ''Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress''		*He wanted to find out the ''Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat Stress''
	*He used the Rivierenwijk neighborhood in Utrecht as a case-study.		*He used the Rivierenwijk neighborhood in Utrecht as a case-study.
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	#*decide on a research topic		#*decide on a research topic
	#*receive the Tygron credentials from the university to start using the platform.		#*receive the Tygron credentials from the university to start using the platform.
	#It took the student around 1 day to get to know Tygron.		#It took the student around 1 day to get to know the Tygron platform.
	#He used the [[Demo_Heat_Stress_Project\|heat stress demo]] to explore the overlay functions, but he did not use a template for his research.		#He used the [[Demo_Heat_Stress_Project\|heat stress demo]] to explore the overlay functions, but he did not use a template for his research.
	#It took around 1 week to know what to do with ~~Tygron~~ (for example: exporting results, recording, etc.)		#It took around 1 week to know what to do with the platform(for example: exporting results, recording, etc.)
	#He started with a blank project.		#He started with a blank project.
	#To self-tutor himself, the student mainly used the following wiki tutorials:		#To self-tutor himself, the student mainly used the following wiki tutorials:
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	During this year's course, while other students used different software, Max was able to answer his research question.		During this year's course, while other students used different software, Max was able to answer his research question.

	That is because Tygron makes it easy to place the trees and to calculate their effects in real contexts and based on real modules (such as the DPRA Heat Module).		That is because the Tygron platform makes it easy to place the trees and to calculate their effects in real contexts and based on real modules (such as the DPRA Heat Module).

	Using Tygron, the student was able to:		Using the Tygron platform, the student was able to:
	*compare the effect of placing trees on lanes and in groups		*compare the effect of placing trees on lanes and in groups
	*Compare the effect at different times of the day (14:00 and 17:00)		*Compare the effect at different times of the day (14:00 and 17:00)
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	*The test-tun function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.		*The test-tun function is confusing because once the test-run is over, the scenario goes back to the current situation. To avoid that, it is recommended to take videos and screenshots of the results while trying different scenarios.

	However, the student explains the added value of using Tygron for this course:		However, the student explains the added value of using the Tygron platform for this course:
	#The platform is very time-saving for researchers, especially when it comes to calculation of effects with real geo-data.		#The platform is very time-saving for researchers, especially when it comes to calculation of effects with real geo-data.
	#The overlay options are very useful for this type of research.		#The overlay options are very useful for this type of research.
	#The wiki offers very extensive explanations about the heat overlays and they work (they are based on government reports). This could be very valuable for researchers because they can use the wiki as a reference in their methodology section.		#The wiki offers very extensive explanations about the heat overlays and they work (they are based on government reports). This could be very valuable for researchers because they can use the wiki as a reference in their methodology section.
	#Learning ~~Tygron~~ does not only help with the assignment. It creates internship opportunities for students like Max, who is pursuing a internship related to Tygron.		#Learning the platform does not only help with the assignment. It creates internship opportunities for students like Max, who is pursuing a internship related to Tygron.

	<pre>		<pre>
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	For more information about this course, you can contact us at: info@Tygron.com		For more information about this course, you can contact us at: info@Tygron.com

	You can also reach Max Brink, the student who used Tygron in this course: max.brink1@outlook.com		You can also reach Max Brink, the student who used the Tygron platform in this course: max.brink1@outlook.com

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