Sweden has an enormous treasure in its vast number of large-scale historical maps from a period of 400 years made for different purposes, that we call map series. The maps are also very time and regional dependent with respect to their concepts. A large scanning project by Lantmäteriverket will make most of these maps available as raster images. In many disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, like history, human geography and archaeology, historical maps are of great importance as a source of information. They are used frequently in different studies for a variety of problems. A full and systematic analyse of this material from a database perspective has so far not been conducted. During the last decade or two, it has been more and more common to use data from historical maps in GIS-analysis. In this thesis a novel approach to model these maps is tested. The method is based on the modelling of each map series as its own ontology, thus focusing on the unique concepts of each map series. The scope of this work is a map series covering the province of Gotland produced during the period 1693-1705. These maps have extensive text descriptions concerned with different aspects of the mapped features. Via a code marking system they are attached to the maps. In this thesis a semantic analysis and an ontology over all the concepts found in the maps and text descriptions are presented. In our project we model the maps as close to the original structure as possible with a very data oriented view. Furthermore; we demonstrate how this ontology can be used as a conceptual schema for a logical E/R database schema. The Ontology is described in terms of the Protégé meta-model and the E/R schema in UML. The mapping between the two is a set of elementary rules, which are easy for a human to comprehend, but hard to automate. The E/R schema is implemented in a demonstration system. Examples of some different applications which are feasibly to perform by the system are presented. These examples go beyond the traditional use of historical maps in GIS today

This study had the main aim of identifying and analyzing the bad treatments against elderly into the urban limits of the city of Santa Maria / RS, Brazil. Strictly, it meant: placing the relation among existence, frequency, location and types of domestic violence against elderly; identifying the levels of vulnerability to bad treatment cases reported in the police in a department called Policy of the Elderly; and charting the levels of the amount of elderly in risk through geo information. In order to contribute with the process of the analyses of the bad treatments in a more dynamic way, it was used the geomatics because this area of knowledge gives priority to the multidisciplinary, motivating to perform works by using and developing the information technology. In order to reach the proposed aims, a survey in the termination services like Accident Report (AR) was done in the Police of the Elderly in terms of the years 2007/2008. After getting the information, the following categories were established: age, genre, marital status, neighborhood, victim s literacy and profession besides the type of reported aggression, relation aggressed and aggressor. Possessing that information, it was done a cadastral map placing the aggressors in the city what gives origin to the listed categories. For this, it was used the GIS and the computer program ARCVIEW 9, 3. The database is the table of Attributes for ARCVIEW 9, 3 organized by the Excel table. Each column has a field with spatial and non spatial data that were interrelated allowing visualization. In a whole, 350 chips were analyzed but 138 of them were excluded because they did not fit with the aim of the study. It was observed in the study that from those 212 chips that were investigated for bad treatments against elderly, 92 (44%) lived with the partner. According to WHO (2007), almost half of all women murdered are killed by partner or boyfriend. The majority of the elderly have basic education (63.21%), following by High School (9.43%) scoring 72.64%. Considering some years ago education was not as accessible as it is nowadays, that datum is completely justified. The female genre between 70 to 79 years old was what presented higher levels of bad treatments, scoring 63 women. Married women and widows presented the highest levels. Analyzing the type of aggression, this study verified that the physical aggression happens with more frequency, following by psychological (threats) ones and bad treats. From the 42 neighborhoods into the urban limits of the city of Santa Maria RS, it was verified that the largest concentration of bad treatments against elderly is placed in the neighborhoods: center with 22 complaints; Camobi with 17 complaints; Passo da Areia with 15 complaints. Among the aggressors, 83 were sons, 24 were daughters and 19 were victim s neighbors. Relating the indexes presented by the Police of the Elderly, it is important to clarify that they do not represent the whole amount of the bad treatments there are in our society. There are elderly who do not denounce the violence, the aggressions and the contempt situation in which they live. / Este estudo apresentou como objetivo principal identificar e analisar a prevalência de maus tratos contra idosos no perímetro urbano do município de Santa Maria/RS. Especificamente, buscou-se: espacializar a relação entre existência, frequência localização e tipos de maus tratos domésticos contra idosos; identificar os níveis de vulnerabilidade para casos de maus-tratos notificados através da Delegacia do Idoso; e mapear os níveis de concentração de idosos em situação de risco, analisando com a aplicação de geotecnologias da informação. Para contribuir com o processo de análise dos maus tratos tornando-o mais dinâmico, utilizou-se a Geomática, por ser uma área de conhecimento que prioriza a multidisciplinariedade, incentivando a realização de trabalhos através do uso e desenvolvimento da tecnologia da informação. Para atender aos objetivos propostos foi realizado um levantamento nos serviços de denúncia do tipo Boletim de Ocorrência (BO), junto a Delegacia do Idoso referente aos anos de 2007/2008. Após a obtenção dos dados foram estabelecidas as seguintes categorias: idade, sexo, estado civil, bairro, grau de instrução e profissão do agredido, além do tipo de agressão declarada, relação agredido/agressor. Com os dados referidos elaborou-se um mapa cadastral, que identificasse no ambiente urbano do município a espacialização dos agredidos, gerando assim as relações entre as categorias elencadas. Utilizou-se o SIG e programa computacional ARCVIEW 9.3. O Banco de Dados é a tabela de Atributos do aplicativo ARCVIEW 9.3, organizada com a tabela Excel. Cada coluna contém um campo com dados espaciais e não espaciais que foram relacionados entre si permitindo sua visualização. Ao todo, foram analisadas 350 fichas. Destas foram excluídos 138 fichas por não se encaixarem aos objetivos do estudo. Observou-se no estudo que das 212 fichas investigadas de notificação de maus-tratos contra o idoso, 92 (44%) viviam com o companheiro. Segundo a OMS (2007), quase metade das mulheres assassinadas são mortas pelo companheiro ou namorado. A maioria dos idosos possui Ensino Fundamental (63,21%), seguido por Ensino Médio (9,43%) totalizando 72,64%. Este dado é plenamente justificável considerando que a educação há alguns anos não era tão acessível como atualmente. O sexo feminino foi o que apresentou maior incidência de maus tratos na faixa etária de 70 a 79 anos com 63 mulheres. As mulheres casadas (52) e viúvas (67) foram as que apresentaram a maior prevalência. Analisando o tipo de agressão, verificou-se neste estudo, que a agressão física é a mais frequente, seguida de agressões psicológicas/ameaças, e maus tratos. Dos 42 bairros constantes na Divisão administrativa do perímetro urbano do município de Santa Maria RS verificou-se que a maior concentração de maus tratos contra idosos está localizada nos bairros: Centro com 22 denúncias, Camobi com 17; Passo D Areia 15 notificações. Conforme a relação com agressor quem mais agrediu foram 83 filhos, 24 filhas e 19 vizinhos. Relacionando aos números apresentados pela Delegacia do Idoso, é importante esclarecer que não significam a totalidade dos maus tratos existentes em nossa sociedade. Há ainda muitos idosos que não denunciam a situação de violência, agressões e menosprezo em que vivem.

For a little over twenty years, researchers have worked on integrating multi-criteria aggregation procedures (MCAP) to GIS. Several notable contributions have brought this field to what it is today. After studying the course of MCDA-GIS integration through several works, we question the future of such an attempt. Indeed most works that aim for an integration do not survive long after their direct purpose has been fulfilled. We end up understanding through a critical review of the existing systems that technical integration means nothing if it is not visible to the user on an operational level.<p><p>We therefore propose several contributions to improve the usability of MCDA methods in a geographic context. One of our works consists in adapting the PROMETHEE-GAIA methodology to be used on maps for spatially referenced problems. To do so, we define symbols/glyphs that display select parts of the results obtained through the PROMETHEE and GAIA methods. This allows for the comparison of alternatives' profiles and characteristics based on their geographic location which wasn't possible before. This adaptation helps us combine multicriteria and geographic aspects in an entirely new way.<p>We also propose some extensions of the GAIA method to improve the quality of the results and reduce the risk of wrong interpretations to be made due to losses of data. / Doctorat en Sciences de l'ingénieur / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished

Fallopiajaponica (Houtt.) Ronse Decraene (Japanese knotweed), an introduced, invasive, rhizomatous perennial plant, has become an increasing problem for nature conservation and land management in both rural and urban areas in the British Isles. In the native range of the plant, Japan, Taiwan and northern China, a number of varieties are recorded. Three congeners of F. japonica are present in the British Isles, F. sachalinensis, F. japonica var. conipacta and F. baldschuanica in addition to a hybrid F. x bohemica. An investigation by postal survey of the distribution of the hybrid F. x bohemica has identified 131 records for the British Isles. Both male and female plants of F. x bohemica have been recorded. Current understanding suggests that only female plants of F. japonica are present in the British Isles, inferring that the only means of reproduction is through vegetative regeneration. High rates of regeneration were recorded in this study for stem and rhizome material for both F. japonica and F. x bohemica in an aquatic and terrestrial environment. Implications of vegetative regeneration are discussed in terms of current management practices and future methods of control. A combination of digging with a mechanical excavator followed by spraying with the herbicide glyphosate decreased the time required to achieve an effective level of control of F. japonica compared to spraying alone. Fragmentation of the rhizome system through digging resulted in an increase in stem density allowing a more effective delivery of herbicide. Implications in terms of costs for F. japonica treatment on sites awaiting re-development are discussed. Analysis of data collated from surveys of F. japonica in Swansea using a Geographical Information System suggest that the primary habitats infested are waste ground and stream and river banks. Results suggest that disturbance, both by natural means and by human intervention has been the primary cause of spread of F. japonica in the British Isles. Management strategies are proposed which take account of these results and measures are put forward to help prevent future infestations.

[pt] Esta dissertação apresenta um estudo sobre a Logística de Distribuição de Derivados de Petróleo, com o desenvolvimento de um modelo matemático para a determinação do custo logístico de distribuição de estoques estratégicos de combustíveis no Brasil. Este modelo não se propõe a determinar o custo ótimo de distribuição e sim estabelecer uma distribuição racional dos estoques estratégicos de combustíveis, com base na malha real de distribuição. Para o desenvolvimento do modelo, primeiramente foi realizado um diagnóstico da distribuição nacional de derivados energéticos de petróleo, mais especificamente gasolina, diesel, querosene de aviação, óleo combustível e gás liquefeito de petróleo. Para cada um desses produtos determinou-se a malha de distribuição, com os fluxos de produtos entre refinarias e terminais até as bases de combustíveis secundárias, com seus respectivos modais. Em uma segunda etapa foi construída uma base de dados georreferenciada no software TransCAD, com os dados levantados e diagnosticados anteriormente. Este sistema de informação geográfica serviu como suporte para análises logísticas e como facilitador na visualização e entendimento dos resultados. Os resultados dos custos logísticos de distribuição são mostrados por produto, para evidenciar o caráter diferenciado da distribuição de cada derivado. / [en] This master thesis presents a study about the petroleum products distribution system, with the development of a mathematical model for the determination of the logistic costs of strategic oil stocks in Brazil. This model doesn't intend to determine the minimum distribution cost , but establishes a rational distribution of the strategic oil stocks, based in the real distribution network. For the development of the model, firstly a diagnosis of the national distribution was accomplished, more specifically gasoline, diesel, aviation kerosene, combustible oil and liquefied gas of petroleum. For each one of those products, the distribution network was determined, with the flows of products among refineries and terminals until the secondary bases of fuels, with its respective transportation modals. In a second stage, a geographical database was built in the software TransCAD, with all available data . This geographical information system was a support tool for logistic analyses, visualization and better understanding of the results. The results of the total distribution costs are presented by product, to evidence the differentiated character of the distribution of each product.

In der Arbeit werden Möglichkeiten des Einsatzes von Digitalen Geländemodellen (DGM) im Kontext des Hochwasserrisikomanagements aufgezeigt, wobei die Anwendung hochauflösender Laserscandaten im Fokus steht. Zunächst wird die Notwendigkeit der wissenschaftlichen Auseinandersetzung mit Hochwassergefahren hervorgehoben. Dies schließt die Betrachtung der Bedeutung von Geodaten (insbesondere DGM) im Hochwasserrisikomanagement ein. Es folgt eine Darstellung der verwendeten Daten, begleitet von einer Zusammenstellung von Methoden zur großflächigen Erfassung des Georeliefs und einer kurzen Einführung in die Hochwassermodellierung. Die wissenschaftlichen Arbeitsziele werden im Kontext eines interdisziplinären Projektes zur Hochwasserrisikoforschung definiert, in welchem DGM erstmals auch als dynamische Komponente des Risikosystems aufgefaßt werden. Die Arbeitsziele umfassen in diesem Zusammenhang die Entwicklung von automatisierten Methoden zur Gewinnung von Informationen über Deiche, insbesondere über deren genaue Lage und Höhe, und zur Modellierung von Deichgeometrien. Nach der Umsetzung und Erprobung der Verfahren in einem Geoinformationssystem wird der Prototyp einer Softwareanwendung vorgestellt, der eine automationsgestützte und nutzerfreundliche Realisierung der entwickelten Methoden erlaubt. Der Teil Deichmodellierung in Digitalen Geländemodellen beschreibt theoretische Grundlagen zur Realisierung eines speziell auf Hochwasserschutzdeiche ausgerichteten Geoinformationssystems. Es wird der Begriff des Digitalen Deichmodells (DDM) eingeführt und dessen Modellstruktur sowie Möglichkeiten zu Datenerfassung und -pflege mittels hochauflösender Laserscan-DGM erläutert. Weiterhin werden bestehende Methoden der Objekterkennung in DGM zum Zweck der Deichdetektion und -extraktion adaptiert und ein neues Verfahren entwickelt, das speziell die geometrischen Spezifika von Deichen berücksichtigt. Mit den vorgestellten Verfahren wird deren weitgehend automatisierte Erfassung und Kartierung ermöglicht. Das DDM wird derart konzipiert, daß sowohl Rückbau, Verlegung als auch die Erhöhung von Deichen im Modell umsetzbar sind. Damit wird letztlich die Simulationsfähigkeit bzw. Veränderlichkeit eines DGM als Basis für Hochwassersimulationen realisiert. Im Kapitel Vereinfachte GIS-basierte Überflutungssimulationen wird ein Konzept zur vereinfachten GIS-basierten Folgenabschätzung von Deichbrüchen vorgestellt. Dafür werden bestimmte Modellannahmen getroffen und zur Überflutungsmodellierung herangezogen. Die Ergebnisse werden im Rahmen der Modellannahmen kritisch als Möglichkeit der Abschätzung von im Extremfall zu erwartenden Wasserständen in Überschwemmungsgebieten bewertet. Nach der Dokumentation der praktischen Umsetzung der vorgestellten Verfahren werden die Ergebnisse diskutiert und Ausblicke zur nötigen bzw. möglichen weiteren Forschungsarbeiten gegeben. Der Anhang der Arbeit enthält Karten und eine Dokumentation des Programms Diketools, das als Prototyp einer Deichmodellierungssoftware implementiert wurde. / This study examines possibilities of using Digital Terrain Models (DTM) in the context of flood risk management. Thereby the focus lies on the application of high-resolution laserscan data. First the necessity of the scientific examination of flood hazards is underlined which implies the consideration of geodata (especially DTM). This is followed by an overview of methods of large-area data acquisition of the earth surface as well as a short introduction into flood modelling. The scientific objectives of this study are defined within the context of a multidisciplinary research project which for the first time considers DTM as a dynamic component in the flood risk system. The objectives resulting from this point of view comprise the development of automated methods of acquiring information on dikes. Here the exact locations of dikelines and their crest levels are of special interest. The modelling of new dike geometries and their implementiation into existing DTM data is also included. Chapter 4 (Deichmodellierung in Digitalen Geländemodellen, engl.: Dike Modelling in Digital Terrain Models) describes the theoretical fundamentals of the realisation of an information system focused on flood protection dikes. Here the term Digital Dike Model (DDM) is introduced. Accordingly its model structure is defined and possibilities of data retrieval and data management by means of high-resolution laserscan terrain models are shown. The detection and extraction of dikes is accomplished by the adaption of existing object-extraction methods. Also a new procedure has been developed which accounts for dike-specific geometrical characterisations. The presented methods enable the automated identification and mapping of dikes. The Digital Dike Model has been designed to allow the removal and relocation of dikes as well as their heightening within the model. Hereby the desired changeability of Digital Terrain Models is realised as a basis for flood simulations. In Chapter 5 (GIS-basierte Überflutungssimulationen, engl.: Simplified GIS-based Flood Modelling) a concept for a simplified estimation of dike-breach induced floodings by means of GIS-based procedures is presented. This implies the definition of certain model assumptions which are adopted when performing flood simulations. The results are discussed and the use of this method for estimating maximum flood impacts is evaluated. These parts of the thesis are followed by the discussion of the results. In the end an outlook for further research is given. The appendix of this work includes maps and a documentation of the Diketools which has been implemented as a prototype of a dike-modelling software.

In a time when the concept of sustainability is gaining increasing attention among the public, as well as among stake holders and policy makers, informing people about what the most sustainable choice to make is, is crucial in leading people in the right direction.  Travelling is an activity requiring a traveller to make multiple choices, with one of the choices being which route between two places to take. The transport sector is also a strong contributing cause to global issues such as climate change, wherefore choices made in relation to transportation are highly relevant in regard to sustainable development.  Up until today, most traffic information systems for passenger car users, only provide travellers with suggestions about the fastest, or the shortest, route option. This study aims at proposing a modelling structure using GIS software, that could also return the most sustainable route alternative.  The complexity of the many spatial impacts of road transportation is thoroughly discussed in the literature review, together with dilemmas regarding route choice behaviours. A proposed modelling structure is presented, with the structure also empirically being examined as a “proof of concept”. The empirical work takes place in the urban area of Hörnefors, Sweden, and findings confirm the applicability of the proposed workflow.  In the specific case of Hörnefors, three distinct route options are investigated, in relation to four sustainability impact variables. The variables investigated are fuel consumption, air pollution, noise, and safety. Results show that the, by far, longest route, is in fact returned as the most sustainable route option. The other two route options exhibit impacts of around double the amount of impacts yielded by the most sustainable one. The generalised sustainability cost is significantly mostly determined by the air pollution variable, due to its far-reaching spatial dispersion patterns yielding impacts even at long distances from a road.  The potential application of the inclusion of sustainability in traffic information systems are additionally reviewed, according to the behavioural mechanisms mentioned in the literature 4review. Estimations of in what contexts “most sustainable route” suggestions are potentially most likely to yield behavioural changes, are also made, and assessed. Conclusions suggest that an inclusion of “most sustainable route option” modelling into travel information systems, have the highest potential to affect route choices when the user is driving at locations previously unvisited, due to the inexistence of a status quo route in such contexts.

Strandskyddet upprättades för att trygga tillgången till strandområden för allmänheten och för att skydda djur- och växtliv från exploatering. Landsbygdsutveckling i strandnära lägen (LIS) togs fram för att inom ramen av översiktsplanering ge kommuner möjlighet till utveckling av landsbygden. LIS har dock visat sig otillräckligt i vissa avseenden och många kommuner i Sverige har uttryckt missnöje med strandskyddslagen. Syftet med studien är att bidra till en bättre landsbygdsutveckling genom att undersöka hur kommunernas framtagande av LIS-områden ser ut i Dalarnas län. Förslag på förändringar pågår i en strandskyddsutredning och därför ska studien även undersöka hur kommunerna i fortsättningen tänker arbeta med strandskyddsutredningen. Studien använder sig av tre olika metoder. Inledningsvis granskades miljöbalken, översiktsplaner samt strandskyddsutredningen. Vidare genomfördes intervjuer och enkäter, som besvarades av utvalda personer på kommunerna. Kommunerna använder sig av ytterligare kriterier i deras översiktsplaner som inte förekommer i lagtexten. Exempel på dessa kriterier är vatten och avlopp, infrastruktur, service och attraktivt område. Dessa kriterier är mer av betydelse för de ekonomiska faktorerna. Kommunerna i denna studie är positiva till att strandskyddslagstiftningen ses över, eftersom de anser att LIS-tillägget är svårtolkat. Kommunerna har däremot många åsikter om strandskyddsutredningen och menar att den fokuserar på fel saker. Länsstyrelsen kommer fortfarande ha stort inflytande och kommunerna menar att beslut om att helt eller delvis upphäva strandskydd i stället bör ske på en kommunal nivå eftersom lokalkännedomen är högre hos kommunerna. Resultatet av studien är en mall med kriterier för kommunerna i Dalarnas län som kan användas vid utpekning av LIS-områden och fungerar som underlag för kommuner att använda i geografiska informationssystem samt multikriterieanalyser för att utveckla landsbygden. Mallen visar att kriterier som biologisk mångfald; riksintresse naturvärden; landsbygdsutveckling samt befintlig bebyggelse värderas högt av kommunerna. / The Swedish shore protection law aims to make shores accessible to the public and provide good conditions for plants and animals. Therefore, a shore protection law was established that protects against exploitation. Rural development in shore sites (LIS) was implemented within the boundaries of city planning, as a tool for the Swedish municipalities to develop the countryside. LIS has proven to be insufficient, and a lot of the Swedish municipalities have expressed dissatisfaction with the LIS addition. The purpose of this study is to contribute to an improved rural development by examining the process behind the selected rural development sites (LIS) by the municipalities. The Swedish government is currently investigating the public shore protection laws, and the investigation might lead to significant changes to the laws. This study will also compile the municipalities view on the ongoing investigation and how it might impact rural development in the future. This study utilizes three different methods. Initially a document study was performed in order to gain knowledge on the subject, followed by an interview and survey by the participating municipalities. When suggesting suitable locations for LIS, the municipalities use some criteria beyond the ones addressed by the Shore Protection laws. Examples of these type of criteria are sewer systems, infrastructure, service, and attractiveness of the area. These criteria are highly valued because of the economic opportunities that they provide. Every municipality’s overall perception of which areas that are suitable for LIS, is based on a selection of different criteria. These areas are further investigated to decide whether exploitation is possible. This investigation is done with different aspects in mind, such as, natural values, cultural environment and flooding. The municipalities in this study are all in favor of changing the public shore protection laws because the execution is problematic and difficult to interpret. However, they proclaim that the ongoing investigation by the government is focusing on the wrong areas and that the suggested law changes are not enough to further enhance the development of the Swedish countryside. The result of this study is a table containing different criteria that the municipalities in Dalarna county can use when designating their rural development shore sites (LIS) in geographical information systems. The criteria table shows that public health, biodiversity, rural development, natural values and existing buildings, are highly valued by the municipalities.

In accordance with the guidelines set forth by PBSGEO, this study aims to highlight the significance of public greenspaces within cemeteries and to propose cost-saving solutions for graveyard maintenance. This research employs a Design Science approach to examine the impact of various factors, including geospatial data, on cemetery maintenance costs. Through a case study of graveyards in Frankfurt, this thesis explores alternative solutions and presents graphical data analysis to better understand the properties of public greenspaces and graveyards. The main findings of this study indicate that effective cost estimation can significantly decrease maintenance costs and improve long-term profitability for cemetery management. While no specific model has been created, the availability of a comprehensive analysis and management portal will assist managers in making informed decisions in the future. The research concludes with the presentation of an online interactive map that can be utilized by cemetery management to reduce costs and enhance productivity. This thesis provides valuable insights into the importance of public greenspaces in cemeteries and the ways in which they can be maintained more efficiently. In addition to its exploratory analysis, this study offers practical implications for the cemetery management industry. The proposed cost-saving solutions can be easily implemented by cemetery management, leading to a reduction in maintenance costs and an improvement in the overall profitability of cemeteries. Furthermore, the findings of this study can also inform future research on the topic and contribute to the development of more sustainable cemetery management practices.

[pt] Os municípios da Baixada Fluminense, região do estado do Rio de Janeiro, possuem áreas que combinam vulnerabilidade ambiental com vulnerabilidade social, formando áreas de vulnerabilidade socioambiental. O objetivo desta investigação foi identificar e analisar a vulnerabilidade socioambiental da Baixada Fluminense (RJ) através de dois de seus municípios, São João de Meriti e Duque de Caxias, pela elaboração de um mapa síntese para cada território, chamado Índice de Vulnerabilidade Socioambiental, que integrou componentes socioeconômicas, de infraestrutura urbana, saúde e segurança pública utilizando a Análise Multicritério de Apoio à Decisão em ambiente de Sistemas de Informação Geográfica. Os resultados indicaram que as áreas de Alta e Muito Alta Vulnerabilidade Socioambiental estão ligadas à existência de moradias precárias, principalmente favelas, que contêm a maior parte da população vulnerável em ambos os municípios. Outro aspecto identificado como contribuidor para esse processo foi a proximidade com os corpos d água e a presença de zonas de sacrifício. As áreas de maior criticidade em São João de Meriti se encontram na porção leste do município, com déficit de saneamento básico e elevada suscetibilidade a inundações, tendo como bairro mais fragilizado Vilar dos Teles, que por sua vez concentra boa parte das favelas da cidade. Em Duque de Caxias, que teve o distrito de Campos Elíseos como área mais crítica, além das favelas também destacam-se negativamente suas condições inadequadas de saneamento básico e sua elevada diferenciação altimétrica que materializa um sistema de paisagens possuidor de áreas de risco, tanto de deslizamentos como de grandes inundações. / [en] The municipalities of Baixada Fluminense, region of the state of Rio de Janeiro, have areas that combine environmental vulnerability and social vulnerability, forming areas of socio-environmental vulnerability. The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the socio-environmental vulnerability of the Baixada Fluminense (RJ) through two of its municipalities, São João de Meriti, and Duque de Caxias, through the elaboration of a synthesis map for each territory, called the Environmental Vulnerability Index, which integrated socioeconomic, urban infrastructure, health and public safety components, using Analytic Hierarchy Process in a Geographic Information System. The results indicated that the areas of High and Very High Socio-environmental Vulnerability are linked to the existence of precarious housing, mainly slums, which concentrate most of the vulnerable population in both municipalities. Another aspect identified as a contributor to this process was the proximity to drainage sections and the presence of sacrifice zones. The most critical areas of São João de Meriti are in the eastern part of the municipality, with a deficit of basic sanitation and high susceptibility to floods, with Vilar dos Teles being the most fragile neighborhood, which in turn concentrates a large part of the city s slums. In Duque de Caxias, which had the Campos Elíseos neighborhood as the most critical area, in addition to the slums, the inadequate conditions of basic sanitation and the great unevenness of the relief that materialize a landscape with areas at risk of large landslides and major floods.