2 publications

• Published Subscription 8 Dec 2012

  Geospatial Analysis of Wetlands in Jharkhand Using Multi-temporal Satellite Data

  By N. K. Sharma, N. J. Kullu, P. K. Swain, A. T. Jeyaseelan

  Abstract: The present study was carried out to study the wetlands of Jharkhand using pre-monsoon and post-monsoon satellite data. Different indices were used to quantify the seasonal extent of wetlands, aquatic vegetation and turbidity levels of wetlands. Wetlands occupying an area smaller than 2.25 ha were identified separately as small wetlands. The total number of wetlands identified in Jharkhand was 2436 covering an area of 1568.27 sq. km. Small wetlands were …

  Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 22–30 Read article →

• Published Subscription 1 Aug 2012

  Geospatial Technology for Sericulture Development in Jharkhand: A Pilot Study

  By N. K. Sharma, A. T. Jeyaseelan, Ravish Kumar

  Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Site suitability analysis for mulberry plantation has been carried out in Pakur and Ranchi districts of Jharkhand state, India, using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System. The study was carried out considering the need for more silk production to fill the gap between demand and supply. Cultivable wasteland was mapped as the potential area to be taken for suitability analysis. Different parameters …

  Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 Read article →