CHIRIJOHO

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In Japanese: Chirijoho
I maintain this site to post contents of natural disasters, incidents of environmental changes, and significant images of the earth and space. Also, some of my research papers and maps are included here. Please send your comments. - L. K. Perera

Research Papers in Proceedings

24. Perera, L. K., Tateishi, R., (2006): Mass media GIS, a promising tool to attract public awareness for environmental issues, Annual symposium of the Japan Society of Photogrammerty and Remote Sensing, May, 2006, Chiba University, Japan.

23.Perera, L. K., Tateishi, R., Xiao, J., (2005): Sandstorm mapping in Bodele depression, North Africa, with MODIS natural color images. International conference on Remote Sensing, December 2005, Chiba University. Japan.
See the 4 page poster here,

22. Perera, L. K., (2005): Mapping Asian and African dust storms with satellite data and GIS, 7th CEReS Environmental remote sensing symposium. February 2005, Chiba University, Japan.

21. Perera, L. K., Tateishi, R., (2004): Dust storm monitoring with MODIS data in Africa and Asia, Proceedings of international symposium Organized by Chiba university and University of Indonesia, October, 2004, Chiba University, Japan.

20. Perera, L. K., (2003): Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS); Vital Tools in Disaster Mitigation, Presentation to regional workshop on Remote Sensing data application organized by JAXA, Japan, The University of Philippine, Manila, Philippines.

19. Perera, L. K., (2002): Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS); Vital Tools in Environmental Development, Annual research journal of Sri Lanka Student Association, Tokyo, Japan.

18. Perera, L. K., Tateishi, R., (2001): A GIS Approach to Identify Highly Vulnerable Zones for Flood Disasters in Asia, Proceedings of annual symposium of the Japan Society of Photogrammerty and Remote Sensing, May, 2001, Chiba University, Japan.

17. Perera, L. K., Tateishi, R., (1999): Color application in spatial data visualization, Proceedings of annual symposium of the Japan Society of Photogrammerty and Remote Sensing, May, 1999, Chiba Univ

16. Perera, L. K., H. Ishibashi, and Tateishi, R.(1997): Seasonal Monitoring of Paddy Cultivation by Landsat TM data in Chiba, Japan. Presented to CEReS Int. symposium on Remote Sensing for the Environmental Issues, 29-31 Jan. 1997, Chiba Univ. Chiba, Japan.

15. Perera, L. K., and Tateishi, R.(1996): GIS(Geographical Information Systems) based reforestration plan for eastern Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 17th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Colobmo, Sri Lanka.

14. Perera, L. K., Ueno, S., Shigehara, Tateishi, R.(1995): Analysis of Environmental profile of Walawe River Basin, Sri Lanka, by Remote Sensing and GIS, Proceedings of International symposium Vegetation Monitoring, Chiba University, Japan.

13. Perera, L. K., Tateishi, R., Furuya, T.(1995): Land suitability for highland crops., Proceedings of annual symposium of the Japan Society of Photogrammerty and Remote Sensing, May, 1995, Tokyo University.

12. Perera, L. K., and Tateishi, R.(1994): Some barriers and solutions for development of remote sensing and GIS in developing countries, Proc. of the annu. sympo. of the Japan Soc. of Photogrametric and Remote Sensing, Chiba, Japan. May 1994. pp 65-70

11. Perera, L. K., Kajiwara, K. and Tateishi, R.(1993): Improvement of the rural area environment through GIS in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 14th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Tehran, Iran.

10 Perera, L. K., Kajiwara, K. and Tateishi, R.(1993): Land Suitability Assessment by GIS for Paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of IGRASS - 93, Tokyo, Japan.

9. Perera, L. K., Kajiwara, K. and Tateishi, R.(1993):Application of Landsat MSS data for Paddy area Estimation in Sri Lanka, Proc. of the annu. symposium of the Japan Society of Photogrametric and Remote Sensing, Tokyo, Japan. May, 1993. pp 159-164

8. Perera, L. K.(1992): Application of remote sensing and GIS for forest management of Sri Lanka(experiences of two case studies), Abstract and presentation only, International symposium on remote sensing for environment in Asia, Chiba University, Japan.

7. Perera, L. K., Kajiwara, K. and Tateishi, R.(1992): Elevation Based Land Cover Distribution of Southern Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 13th annual symposium of the Japan Society Remote Sensing, Hiroshima, Japan.

6. Perera, L. K. and Tateishi, R.(1992): A GIS and Remote Sensing Based Land Suitability Map for Reforestation in Southern Sri Lanka. Proc. of the annu. symposium of the Japan Society of Photogrametric and Remote Sensing, Gifu, Japan. Oct. 1992. pp 61-66.

5. Perera, L. K. and Tateishi, R.(1992): A New Research Tool for Environmental Studies, 13th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Mongolia, Oct. 1992.

4. Perera, L. K. and Tateishi, R.(1992): A thematic map based on Land Use and Elevation data of Obitsu River Basin, Japan. Proc. of the annu. symposium of the Japan Society of Photogrametric and Remote Sensing, Tokyo, Japan. pp J-3-1-6.

3. Perera, L. K., Tateishi R.(1991): A remote Sensing Oriented Guide Line to Environmental Management around Victoria Reservoir in Sri Lanka. The 12th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Nov. 1991, Singapore.

2. Perera, L. K., Tateishi R.(1991): Vegetation cover change mapping in Monaragala, Sri Lanka using Multisource Data. The annual sym. of the Japan Society of Photo. and Remote sensing, Oct. 1991

1. Perera, L. K. and Tateishi R.(1991):Forest cover monitoring in southern hill country of Sri Lanka using landsat MSS data. Proceedings of annual symposium of the Japan Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, May 1991. pp 115-120