Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin | #9 Unlocking Tibet: In-Depth Mapping of Transport Infrastructure Through Geo-Spatial Analysis

Geospatial Research
Written By Shrikrishna Upadhyaya

TL;DR

  • Geospatial maps help understand the connections between transportation networks. The study used advanced geospatial analysis, using data from various sources, including open-source information.

  • The study mapped Tibet's comprehensive transportation network, which integrates roads, railways, and air infrastructure. This network has the potential to transform the region economically, socially, and militarily, thereby influencing regional stability and significance.

  • Tibet's transport infrastructure has grown massively since 1959, with a 16-fold increase in road networks, the introduction of strategic rail lines, and new air infrastructures bolstering China's logistical capabilities and regional connectivity.

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Shrikrishna Upadhyaya
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