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Soil Carbon Stock Under Different Land Uses of Southern Agroclimatic Zone of Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: AbstractSoil organic carbon (SOC) has long been identified as a factor that is important to soil fertility as well as to the environment because of huge carbon sequestration potential of soils. Estimating C pools under existing land uses provides baseline data to project C sequestration over time. The present study was undertaken to estimate the SOC stock in dominant soil series under different land uses of Southern Agroclimatic zone of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Geomorphometric Characteristics and Associated Land Use/Land Cover in Sajnam Basin: A Remote Sensing and GIS Based Approach
Abstract: The present study makes an attempt to assess drainage basin characteristics of Sajnam watershed situated in Lalitpur district of Bundelkhand region, Uttar Pradesh. The basin covering an area of 995.87 km2 was delineated on Arc map software using Arc hydro tool and the ASTER data. Elevation and slope map were prepared using ASTER data and the maximum and minimum elevation encountered in the area are 283 meter and 563 meters …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection Study at Pennar River Estuary, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, Southeast Coast of India
Abstract: Coastal zones are the most valuable and dynamic places on Earth. A large portion of the world’s population has habitat coastal areas. Fertile coastal low lands, abundant marine resources, water transportation, aesthetic beauty and intrinsic values have long motivated coastal habitation. Two-thirds of the world’s fish catch, and many marine species, depend on coastal wetlands for their survival. The process of coastal morpho-dynamics has resulted in environmental problems such as …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Land Use, and Sustainable Natural Resource Management: A Review
Abstract: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, changes in land use, and the exploitation of natural resources are significant obstacles to achieving global sustainable development goals. These interconnected challenges have far-reaching implications for environmental stability, economic growth, and societal well-being.Urbanization, deforestation, and agriculture are examples of land use activities that significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions. Agricultural activities release methane and nitrous oxide, while deforestation leads to carbon dioxide emissions by reducing forest cover, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainability · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–11 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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Estimation of Land Surface Temperature using Landsat Data: a Case Study of Agra City, India
Abstract: Land surface temperature (LST) is an important indicator for the study of climate change, urban environment, heat balance studies, hydrological and agricultural process, and urban land use and land cover as well as user input for climate models. Landsat data is utilized for the number of applications such as environment study, digester and resource management. Land surface temperate is estimated by the help of ArcGIS through Landsat 8 and 5 …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 48–57 Read article
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Land Use/Land Cover Assessment of Tamil Nadu Coast, India using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Abstract: Land use/land cover (LULC) mapping and monitoring has a significant role for regional planning, environmental and resource management towards sustainable management. The present study has been carried out for assessment of land use/land cover change in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during last three decades. The study illustrated an integrated approach of remote sensing and GIS techniques to assess dynamic land use/cover in the coastal zone and estimate …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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The State of Eucalyptus and Enset-Coffee Based Homegarden Agroforestry Land Use and Their Effect on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties in Shamena Hurufa, Hawassa Zuria Woreda, Sidama, Ethiopia
Abstract: This study was carried out in Shamena Sefera, Shamena Hurufa, Qejima Umbullo and Xenkaka Umbullo kebeles on Eucalyptus woodlots, Enset-coffee based and mono-cropping land uses types 1) to assess the current state of Eucalyptus planting 2) to assess the effect of soil physical properties that include bulk density and soil texture 3) to evaluate the effect of soil chemical properties that include: pH, CEC, Av.P, and OC. 67 respondents were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–31 Read article
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The Role of Land Use and Housing Laws in Mitigating Climate Change Effects
Abstract: This study explores the crucial role of land use and housing laws in mitigating the effects of climate change, focusing on how urban planning, zoning regulations, and building codes can drive sustainable, climate-resilient development. As cities worldwide face the dual challenges of rapid urbanization and escalating climate risks, land use policies offer significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing adaptation to climate impacts. The paper examines strategies such …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Knowledge-based, Automated Land Use/Land Cover Mapping Using Resourcesat-1 AWiFS
Abstract: The availability of large quantity of data from high-resolution space-based sensors along with the existing archives surpassed our ability to extract information from all the data using supervised image analysis techniques. Hence there is a need for automated image classifier with high throughput. Knowledge-based, modular, hierarchical decision-based classifier suitable for the analysis and extraction of major land use/land cover classes from IRS Resourcesat AWiFS data has been developed and the …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Land Use/Land Cover Information at Various Scales of Remote Sensing Data of Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Through the present study, variation in land use, land cover (LULC) with change in scale is discussed. The authors carried out the visual interpretation with the aid of supervised classification, aiming to obtain LULC information at various levels of remote sensing data of district Jhunjhunu of Rajasthan. Remote sensing data of IRS-P6 (LISS-III) standard false color composites (FCCs) on 1:1 M, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 43–54 Read article
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Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS for Land Use/Land Cover Mapping in Rewari District, Haryana
Abstract: Spatial information is very important for the implementation of planning and development activities. Land use planners are always keen to know land use/cover types and their change detection in time series for sustainable land management. Remote sensing with its multispectral, multi-temporal and synoptic view has the potential to provide accurate spatial and temporal information on land-use/land cover of a region in a time and cost effective manner for the sustainable …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Land Use/Land Cover Change Detection Analysis Using Supervised Classification, Remote Sensing and GIS In Mandavi River Basin, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract: Assessment, development, and management of watershed strategy require exact calculations reports of present and past land use/cover data and its change determine the ecological and hydrological process taking place in a watershed. In this study, we have to adopt supervised classification with maximum likelihood algorithm in ERDAS imagine to notice land use/cover changes (LU/LCC) analyzed in Mandavi river basin, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India using multispectral satellite data gained from …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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Determining Fertility Status of soil at Different land uses at Koka Watershed Tembaro Woreda, Central Ethiopian
Abstract: The study was conducted in Central Ethiopia, Tembaro Woreda, for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, at Bohe and Bachira Kebeles within the Omo River Basin in the Koka watershed. The objectives of this study were to determine the fertility status of different land uses at the study sites. The study results indicate that soil at the study site ranges from moderately acidic to slightly acidic, with low to moderate …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Low Performance of Tenement Rating As a Source of Local Revenue in Nigeria: A Case for Introduction of Property and Land Use Charge
Abstract: The 1999 constitution of federal republic of Nigeria in its fourth schedule 1(j), assigned local government councils in Nigeria exclusive function to assess privately owned houses or tenements for the purpose of levying tenement (property) rates which becomes a source of revenue for the local government councils. Over time, revenue accruing from this major and reliable source of internally generated revenue (IGR) for local government council has continued to dwindle …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Flood Resilient Land Use Planning for Gurugram
Abstract: Floods have become a common phenomenon in the fast urbanizing world as a consequence of accumulation of large amount of water in a particular area, either as a result of direct rainfall exceeding the capacity of drainage systems or a spill of enormous amounts of water from water bodies. Urbanization develops densely populous urban areas where the inhabitants suffer as a result of floods due to the reasons mentioned above, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Land Use/Land Cover Change Detection of Indira Sagar Canal Command Area Using Integrated Remote Sensing and GIS Tools
Abstract: In recent years, the significance of spatial data technologies, especially the application of remotely sensed data and geographical information systems (GIS), has been widely used. Land cover/land use is one of the influencing factors when it comes to catchment runoff. Hence, it is necessary to carefully consider both spectral and spatial characteristics of the sensor and accuracy of representative areas of predefined classes. The current study explores the change in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 27–35 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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Land Surface Temperature Estimation using Landsat ETM+ Data
Abstract: Land Surface Temperature (LST) can be estimated from remotely sensed satellite data. LST is a key parameter in the physics of land surface processes because it is involved in the energy balance as well as in the evapo-transpiration and desertification processes. The knowledge of surface temperature is important to a range of issues and themes in earth sciences central to urban climatology, global environmental change, and human-environment interactions. In this …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Impact of Polymer Chemistry on Population and Land Use Pattern to Identify Black Spot
Abstract: The incorporation of polymer chemistry has become more essential in the design and upkeep of roadways, greatly improving their strength, adaptability, and overall effectiveness. The use of polymers in road building mainly focuses on the alteration of bitumen (asphalt) and the creation of novel pavement materials. The roads are one of the best and most suitable modes of transport for every person in India, but in this highly populated country, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 540–548 Read article