Mastering the ArcGIS Network Analyst Extension to Address Environmental Challenges: A Practical Session with Dezső Mikus

On February 21, CEU hosted a hands-on practical session as part of the OSUN Network Collaborative Course, “Introduction to Geospatial Analysis”. The session “Application of the ArcGIS Network Analyst Extension” was led by Dezső Mikus, a GIS expert with over 25 years of experience in environmental and agricultural applications.

The workshop focused on the powerful capabilities of the ArcGIS Network Analyst tool, which is designed to solve complex network-related problems. The session specifically highlighted the application of Network Analyst in agriculture, demonstrating how to identify the most suitable points for dredging - a critical task for improving water management and soil quality in farming.

Mikus began by explaining the core functionalities of the Network Analyst extension, emphasizing its versatility in solving real-world problems. The session focused on a case study involving the identification of optimal dredging points. It was highly interactive, with participants actively engaging in exercises using ArcGIS software. Participants worked through a step-by-step exercise, learning how to input and prepare data, set parameters, and conduct the Network Analysis itself.

Dezső Mikus is a senior expert at Trenecon Ltd., where he specializes in GIS analysis for environmental assessments. His career spans roles at the Hungarian Ministry of Environment and Water, the European Environmental Agency, and various freelance projects in organic agriculture and remote sensing. He is also an active member of the Hungarian Association for Geo-Information, contributing to the advancement of geospatial technologies.