Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS
Volume 6, Issue 3 (2015)
Published
Table of contents
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Aerosol Loadings in Association with Vegetative Properties: A Case Study Over North Indian Region
Abstract: Aerosols play an important role in the atmospheric absorption and scattering of light, thereby leading to both warming and cooling of atmosphere. In the Indian subcontinent, the concentration of the aerosols is increasing due to anthropogenic activities which in turn could affect the vegetative properties in the region. The paper presents the study of aerosol optical depth (AOD) in association with vegetative properties using Level 3 data from Multi-angle Imaging …
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The Topology in Jordanian Land and Survey Department Maps and Controlling its Quality Using Geographic Information Systems
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to explore the topological errors that may result from technical errors by the technicians, when they prepare, optimize, and develop digital maps specifically with reference to Jordanian Land and Survey Department maps. The main objective of this study is to identify and detect the topology errors found in Jordanian Land and Survey Department maps, and to suggest the suitable solutions and procedures to avoid …
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Proposed Algorithm for Shadow Identification and Classification in VHR Satellite Imagery
Abstract: The Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery offers great possibilities for urban environments. Unfortunately, shadows cast by buildings in high-density urban environments obscure much of the information in the image, leading to potentially corrupted classification results or blunders in interpretation. The objective of this paper is to propose an algorithm for better identification and classification of shadows in VHR images. Two prime stages were carried out i.e. shadow identification and …
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Assessment of Soil Erosion Using USLE Technique: A Case Study of Mysore District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: The present study has been conducted to assess the soil erosion in Mysore district in Karnataka, India. The most widely used Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) method has been adopted for the analysis. The USLE method performs based on the five parameters such as, rainfall factor, soil factor, length and slope factor and conservation practice factor. Each necessary numerical data have been obtained from the concerned organization and satellite images …
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Wasteland Management and Quality of Ground Water in Swarnamukhi River Basin, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study
Abstract: The present study, the identification and development of wastelands in Swarnamukhi basin in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, is based on primary survey of wastelands. In this study, the main stress is on the different reclamation and utilization methods to use wastelands, which are of complex in nature. It is a novel experiment. It is not just a study of the problem, which closes with suggestions and recommendations but represents …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 52–64 Read article
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Passive Microwave Remote Sensing of Flood in Tropical Regions
Abstract: Space based flood monitoring can provide a systematic and timely solution to the problem of flood mapping. This paper presents a way to detect as well as monitor flood by using passive microwave remote sensing (MRS). The method is based on the use of brightness temperature taken from Passive MRS Satellite. A case study from October 2012 to September 2013 on Dhemaji district of Assam, India shows that the brightness …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Analysis of Groundwater Quality Parameters of Kandra River Basin of Panhala Tehsil, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra
Abstract: The Kandra river basin occupies an area of about 148 sq. km. in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra. The area lies between Long. 740 0′ 9″ E to 740 05′ 12″ E and Lat. 160 45′ 10″ N to 160 50′ 10″ N in Survey of India Toposheet no. 47L/1. The study area is mainly underlain by Deccan basaltic flows. Quaternary and recent formations are confined mainly to the river valleys. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 65–69 Read article