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195 articles for “land cover”
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Land Surface Temperature Analysis in an Urbanising Landscape through Multi-Resolution Data
Abstract: Rapid changes in the land use and land cover of a region have become a major environmental concern in recent times. This has lead to unsustainable development with the reduction of green spaces and also changes in local climate and formation of urban heat islands (UHIs). Monitoring and management of land use dynamics would help in land use planning and mitigation of environmental impacts.The main goal of this paper is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Climate Change and Urban Heat Islands in India: A Review Across Nine Urban Agglomerations
Abstract: Since 1901, anthropogenic climate change has raised India's mean surface temperatures by about 0.9°C, compounding warming. Rapid urbanization creates persistent Urban Heat Islands (UHIs), making cities dangerously hotter than rural areas. A combination of these forces presents acute thermal hazards to hundreds of millions of urban dwellers. The paper discusses the emergence and intensification of UHI in nine large Indian cities (Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Impact of Salinity Ingression Prevention Structures (Bandharas) on Different Landuse Categories in Abdasa Taluka of Kachchh Region, Gujarat-India
Abstract: Kachchh has a coastline of 406 km that faces various problems due to the salinity ingression and some developmental initiatives like ports, industries, etc. To check salinity ingression in the adjacent land of coastal areas, Government of Gujarat has taken some corrective measures in which construction of bandharas is one such attempt to prevent ingress of salinity along the coastal belt of Kachchh. For this activity, the government has invested …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 49–61 Read article
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A Study on Shortest Route Planning in Road Transportation Networks Using Remote Sensing Technology
Abstract: In the present scenario, information technology plays a major role in the world economics. If we get the timely information about the resources of the city then we could plan and manage its resources in a better way, for the economically and environmentally sustainable urban development. Land cover and the human or natural alteration of land cover play a major role in global scale patterns of climate. Rapid urbanization and …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Impact of Urbanization on Biodiversity Hotspot: A Case of Bhubaneswar City
Abstract: Urbanization has contributed to pollution and generation of waste heat leading to changes in the urban heat balance thereby influencing its microclimate. Urban regions confront heightened heat wave conditions due to urban heat island (UHI) impact, which is a result of anthropogenic effects on both surface and atmospheric temperature patterns relative to the natural environment. The investigation was carried out in a 20-km radius around the city of Bhubaneswar. The …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Land Resource Evaluation and Site Suitability Criteria Development around the Shivpuri City (M.P.), India, Study using Remote Sensing and GIS
Abstract: Recent research indicates that the human induced conversions and modifications of land cover around the Shivpuri city. Land resource evaluation and Site suitability, though land use is mainly controlled by various biophysical factors like soil, climate, relief and vegetation but the human activities are mainly responsible for the change of attributes of land use modification and conversion. In this paper focuses on weightages overlay GIS techniques for land resource evaluation …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Trend analysis of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index using Landsat Satellite data: Study from in and Gondar town, North West Ethiopia
Abstract: Abstract This current research study presents the change detection method for the study of Satellite image supported on Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). NDVI utilizes the Multi-Spectral remote sensing data method to determine Vegetation Index, land cover classification, vegetation, water bodies, bush land, agricultural area, thick forest and thin forest with few bands grouping of the remote sensed data. Land resources are easily understood by calculating their Normalized Difference Vegetation …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Anthropogenic Land Use Change Detection in a Kashmir Himalayan Watershed – A Remote Sensing and GIS Approach
Abstract: Watersheds are ubiquitous units that can be seen as the physical foundation of the nation. They have long been recognized as desirable units for planning and implementing developmental programs. Human impact on the watersheds is increasing day by day. The alteration of land use pattern in the Himalayan watersheds is increasing the vulnerability of these inherently fragile ecosystems. The present study is conducted in a Himalayan watershed of Lidder catchment …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 34–42 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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Site Suitability Analysis for Artificial Recharge of Groundwater using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Study of Mandya District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: The present work is conducted to identify the artificial recharge sites for recharging the groundwater level using GIS and Remote sensing techniques. The scarcity of ground water is keep on increasing day by day due to anthropogenic activities includes decrease in land cover and increase in land use, but the climatic conditions are also severely affected and results in decrease in rainfall and increase in land surface temperature. Most of …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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DTM Generation and Avalanche Hazard Mapping using Large Format Digital Photogrammetric Data and Geomatics Technique
Abstract: The main objective of the study is Digital Terrain Model (DTM) generation from aerial photogrammetric data and identify and map the potential avalanche prone zones in Manali region. Avalanche is a dynamic hazardous phenomenon in the snow-bound mountainous terrain. Mapping of avalanche prone terrain is crucial to minimize the avalanche hazard. Nowadays, airborne data capturing technology, such as large-format Photogrammetry, has opened new vistas for the mapping of complex and …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 4–13 Read article
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Performance of Artificial Neural Network for Tree Species Identification using Sentinel-2 Data
Abstract: Accurate land cover mapping, especially concerning vegetation, is crucial for effective land use policy planning and sustainable forest management. Hence, achieving accuracy in mapping requires a deep understanding of composition changes, vegetation conditions, and the spatial distribution of tree species. In the spatial context of tree species, it holds significant potential for applications including invasive species monitoring, delineating contaminated areas, and biodiversity conservation. However, traditional methods for tree species identification …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Spatio-Temporal Variability Assessment of Biophysical Parameters in the Tropical Deciduous Broadleaf Forest in Eastern India
Abstract: In the recent years, study of phenology variation has taken significance quintessential part of a bigger research agenda of seasonal change. This study has attempted to (a) analyse the monthly, quarterly, inter-annual and seasonal variation of vegetation (b) observe the variation in phenological transition dates of tropical deciduous broadleaf forest in eastern India from 2001 to 2014 (c) correlation between NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and LST (Land Surface Temperature) …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 61–68 Read article
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Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones using Remote Sensing and GIS: a case study of watershed, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract: Water is one of the vital source for all livings beings for their survival. Water is needed for many activities like agriculture, industries, domestic, drinking and many other purposes. If we consider the earth as a whole, water covers the major portion of the earth. But among the total water on the earth, fresh water reserves are very less that is only 2.5%. Also the water availability is unevenly distributed …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Spatiotemporal Modeling of Soil Erosion Under Agricultural Expansion in the Amravati Basin, India Using RUSLE–GIS
Abstract: Agricultural expansion and soil erosion are important environmental issues in areas where agriculture is a major source of livelihood. This study analyzes the spatial and temporal patterns of soil erosion in the Amravati Basin of Maharashtra and evaluates the impact of agricultural expansion using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) integrated with Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. Multi-source data, such as satellite imagery, rainfall records, soil characteristics, and topography …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–62 Read article
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Land Degradation Mapping Using Integration of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to study the growing problem of soil erosion in the municipality of Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The study area has an excellent agricultural condition. However, due to human and natural factors, water erosion is becoming a major problem. Therefore, new approaches are needed to determine soil degradation not only for the identification of hotspots, but also to identify areas prone to degradation to …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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GIS Based Storm Water Management System for Rapidly Growing Urban Areas: A Case Study
Abstract: Rapid urbanization and changing land use have resulted in changes in the quality and quantity of urban runoff. A correlation between changes in land use and characteristics of urban runoff has been established. Therefore, there is a need to evolve a suitable dynamic system for stormwater management of rapidly growing urban areas. This paper demonstrates the use of remote sensing combined with GIS to model and manage stormwater in a …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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GIS and Matrix based Methods for Environmental Impact Assessment for Bwari New Town Development Area, FCT, Nigeria
Abstract: Geographical information systems matrix-based assessments plays vital role in providing opportunity to enhance environmental impact assessment. This research was carried out in order to assess Environmental Impact Assessment for the Development New Town site in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria using Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing and Matrix based methods. In order to achieve the aim and objectives of the research, various raw data were collected, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Land Transformation and Redevelopment Plan in CBD (A GIS based Study of Lal Chowk, J&K, India)
Abstract: Rapid urbanization promoted the economic and social development, which is a prominent feature of the industrial era and is also a major driving force altering local and regionalenvironments in the form of land use/land cover change and land transformation. The concept of CBD came into existence with the onset of urbanization that brought transformation oftraditional rural economies where primary economic activities are dominated by the modern industrial society of secondary …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Estimation of Soil Erosion for Sheonath River Basin by Using RUSLE and GIS
Abstract: Soil erosion is biggest problem throughout the world and its various hazardous impacts on human; it affects the quality of soil as well as quality of water. Its assessment and mapping of erosion prone area are very essential for soil conservation and watershed management. There are various models developed for soil loss estimation. Revised universal soil loss equation is most widely used. In present study, the RUSLE method is used …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–41 Read article