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58 articles for “LANDSAT”
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Analysis of Thermal Pattern Variation for River Ganges with Satellite Imagery
Abstract: Stream temperature is a fundamental aspect of water quality and ecosystem health of the river affecting its physical, chemical and biological processes; so the monitoring and understanding of the thermal regime of rivers is extremely important. Water temperature affects water quality such as dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity and it also has influence on growth and extent of aquatic organisms. Remote sensing applications can be an effective alternative to the conventional …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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A Remote Sensing Approach for Monitoring Seasonal Variations in the Water Quality of Lake Guaiba, Southern Brazil
Abstract: Freshwater resources in the tropics are subjected to high rate of pollution due to algal blooms during the summer and due to particulate and organic waste discharge from urban areas during spring. Landsat TM images were used to calculate biochemical oxygen demand and turbidity of Lake Guaiba in Southern Brazil during 2010–2011. The results obtained were compared with the values derived from a yearlong sampling data which were analyzed in …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Spatiotemporal Analysis of Noida, Greater Noida and Surrounding Areas (India) Using Remote Sensing and GIS Approaches
Abstract: Spatiotemporal analysis refers to an analysis having both spatial extension and temporal duration. Remote sensing has provided a great tool to quantify changes using satellite data in our area of interest. Population of Indian cities is growing rapidly. That is why human need for shelter is also growing day by day, resulting in fast urbanization. This study uses remote sensing and GIS approaches to delineate the urban growth resulting in …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 42–51 Read article
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Study on Land Use/Land Cover Change Dynamics through Remote Sensing and GIS – A Case Study of Kamrup District, North East India
Abstract: The study describes the land use and land cover dynamics in Kamrup district of Assam from 1991 to 2011 using remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS). Satellite remote sensing and GIS acts as an effective approach for analyzing the direction, rate and spatial pattern of land use dynamics. Landsat-TM and ETM+ for the period 1991, 2001 and 2011 were used to prepare the land use/land cover (LULC) map for …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 55–62 Read article
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Some Aspects of the Vagaries in the Pattern of Meteorological Parameters in the State of Rajasthan in Association with the LULC Change
Abstract: Present work examined the role of the change in land use and land cover (LULC) in altering the rainfall and temperature pattern over the western part of the Rajasthan, India. For this purpose, the high-resolution gridded rainfall and surface temperature data sets prepared by IMD (India Meteorological Department) and Climatological Research Unit Time Series (CRU TS 3.21) have been utilized. An increase in surface temperature and decrease in rainfall for …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 53–65 Read article
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Landuse and Landcover analysis using Remote Sensing and GIS: A case study in parts of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Abstract: Digital change detection techniques by using multi-temporal satellite imagery helps in understanding landscape dynamics. The present study illustrates the spatio-temporal dynamics ofLand use/cover of around Chennur, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh India. Landsat satellite imageries of two different time periods, i.e., Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) were acquired by earth explorer site and quantify the changes in the study area 2005-2006 to 20015-16 over a period of 10 years. Supervised classification methodology …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Land Use/Land Cover Change Dynamic of Bokaro District, East India Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Abstract: Land, sometimes referred to as dry land, is the solid surface of Earth that is not permanently covered by water. The study describes the land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics in Bokaro district at Jharkhand from 1991 to 2011 using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS). Whatever, human activities is invented or generated begins from LAND. Therefore, its uses and disintegration by human throughout the period of time …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Change Detection of Land Use/Land Cover using Geospatial Techniques: A Case Study of Narpala Mandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract: The present study depicts an integrated approach of Geospatial techniques like Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) for assessment of Land Use Land Cover changing aspects of Narpala Mandal of Anantapur district, AP, India. The temporal data of two different years of Landsat imagery of 2008 and 2018 were acquired by USGS Earth Explorer and Land use Land cover changes in the Narpala mandal for 2008 and 2018 …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Mapping of Crop Management Factor (C) for Sylhet Sadar using Remote Sensing and GIS
Abstract: Sylhet Sadar suffers from excessive rainfall causing the enormous soil loss in this area. C-factor is one of the most important parameter of the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and revised version of USLE for estimating soil loss. The current study was conducted for determining the crop management factor (C) using remote sensing (RS) and geographical information system (GIS) tools. Satellite images (Landsat 7 ETM+ of 2000, 2010 and Landsat …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Investigations on Potential Relationship between Biomass and Surface Temperature using Thermal Remote Sensing over Tropical Deciduous Forests
Abstract: The forest temperature and forest biomass are important parameters in concern to forest ecosystem and related parameters. Satellite remote sensing data is the best possible source for obtaining information on both regional and global scales. Landsat TM is used to retrieve the surface temperature using spectral information and radiation heat flux parameters for a tropical deciduous forest area of Munger forests (Bihar, India). Surface emissivity values derived from spectral band …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Geospatial Evidence of Shrinking Freshwater Lakes of the World: Selected Case Studies
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the receding water level of five freshwater lakes due to their respective cause. The chosen lakes are Lake Hulun from China, Lake Mead from USA, Lake Chad from Africa, Lake Titicaca from South America and Dal Lake from India. The usage of multi-temporal satellite imageries, from Landsat 4-5 and Landsat 8 are undertaken for the observation of the contracting lakes. The best fitted index, Modified …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Mapping of Dangerous Glacial Lakes by Using Systematic Extraction Approach in Different Catchments of Upper Indus Basin (UIB) Pakistan
Abstract: The glaciers are nature's most valuable fresh water resource for irrigation, industry, and hydroelectric growth, as well as for the present and future needs of millions of people who live downstream. Numerous of the waterways in the HKH region receive a significant percentage of ice melt water from this solid reservoir. Many of the glaciers which consist of massive amount of permanent snow and ice are found to generate several …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology Read article
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Freshwater Resources in Delhi: A Decadal Analysis of Land Use Changes
Abstract: The escalating global concern over the pollution of freshwater resources, driven by the amplifying stress and scarcity of freshwater, underscores the significance of this study. The investigation examined the alterations in land use and land cover (LULC) in Delhi, concurrently assessing the coliform count in water sources designated for drinking and other purposes. LANDSAT 7 satellite imagery scrutinized the LULC changes in Delhi over a decade (2011 to 2021) to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Remote Sensing and GIS-based Analysis of Land Surface Temperature Dynamics and Land Use Changes in Vijayawada, India
Abstract: The alteration of land use/land cover (LULC) has significant environmental consequences since it is strongly linked to long-lasting land degradation and leads to diverse environmental alterations. It is crucial to monitor the locations and distributions of changes in land use and land cover (LULC) to comprehend the connections between government actions, policy choices, and resulting LULC activities. Modern systems for protecting the environment and managing natural resources now depend heavily …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Spatial variations of land surface temperature and its relationship with the type of land use/cover
Abstract: Environmental parameters are intricately interdependent and affect nearby and sometimes distant components. Environmental parameters become more important when dealing directly with humans. Land surface temperature (LST) is one of the environmental parameters that when it is related to the city as the main center of human gathering, it is referred to as urban heat island (UHI). Land use/ Land cover (LU/LC) is one of the important environmental parameters that affect …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Geospatial Measurement of Shrinking Lake Mead Using Multi-Temporal Datasets From 1987 to 2020 and Its Relationship with the Climate Change
Abstract: The study provides an overview of the relation between climate change and its harsh consequences, and thereby revealing evidence of extremes conditions such as drought. Lake Mead of USA is one such example which is a readily contracting lake. The reason is fast temperature increment, human exploitation, etc. therefore leading to jeopardized and devastating effects on life structure. GIS and Remote Sensing has emerged as an extraordinary key instrument for …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Impact of Environmental Degradation on Steel City of Odisha: A Geospatial Approach
Abstract: Earth has always had an abundance of natural resources, but as the number of people on the planet grew, so did their needs, and they were taken from the environment at an ever-increasing rate. Depending on the kind of pollutant, the duration and intensity of exposure, as well as other elements like an individual's health risks and the combined effects of several pollutants or stressors, the effects of air pollution …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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Harnessing Deep Learning to Explore Microbial Community Structure and Carbon Storage Capacity in Mangrove Ecosystems: A Framework for Computationally
Abstract: Mangrove ecosystems represent one of the most efficient natural carbon sinks on Earth, functioning as critical blue carbon habitats that sustain diverse microbial communities responsible for biogeochemical cycling and long-term carbon storage. Despite their global ecological significance, accurately quantifying and predicting carbon sequestration in mangrove systems remains challenging due to the complex interactions between microbial diversity, sediment chemistry, and environmental drivers. This study presents a comprehensive and sustainable artificial intelligence …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Assessment of Glaciers Fluctuation: Shigar Basin
Abstract: Pakistan is drained by Indus River whose upper basin runs across Hindukash-Karakorum-Himalayan (HKH) range which houses the largest cryosphere after both the poles. Any change in the glacierized mass of this region shall have serious implications for the water resources of the country. Shigar Basin, a major feeder of Upper Indus Basin, is considered important for the assessment of its glaciers fluctuation in the region. Besides an overall basin glacial …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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NDVI An Indicator of Forest Cover Change Detection: A Geospatial Study on Chunati Forest Beat Areas, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Abstract: Chunati Forest Beat Areas (CFBA) consisting of seven reserved forest (RF) blocks/beats of hill forests is located in the countries south-eastern region is facing deforestation problem due to extensive logging and encroachment. Geospatial technology in combination with Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) can be used to assess the change of vegetation cover of Chunati Forest Areas. For this study, false color composite of band 4, 3, and 2 …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 5–18 Read article