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167 articles for “Land Use and Land Cover”
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Site Suitability Analysis of Soil and Water Conservation Structures in Sillod Watershed, Maharashtra, India using Geographic Information System Approach: A Case Study
Abstract: Watershed development and management programs envisage the development activities along with sustainable utilization of natural resources would raise the living standards of watershed inhabitants. Construction of soil and water conservation structures is the main activity of watershed development program. Location of soil and water harvesting structures in watershed is very important factor for efficient watershed development program. Construction of water harvesting structures at best suitable location will not only conserve …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Identification of Groundwater Potential Zone of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Tehsil Using Remote Sensing and GIS Technique
Abstract: Groundwater is one of the most vital and renewable natural resources, playing a key role in sustaining domestic, agricultural, and industrial activities, particularly in semi-arid regions like Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar tehsil in Maharashtra. The growing population, rising water demand, and irregular rainfall patterns have resulted in a pressing need to locate potential groundwater zones for sustainable water management. This research employs Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques to …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 61–73 Read article
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Seasonal Dynamics of Coastal Landscapes: A Critical Review Using Remote Sensing and GIS
Abstract: Coastal landscapes are among the most dynamic environments on Earth, undergoing continuous transformation due to both natural processes and anthropogenic activities. In India, particularly along the southern coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, shoreline morphology and sediment transport patterns are significantly influenced by seasonal monsoons, cyclones, storm surges, waves, tides, and changing river discharges. These factors contribute to varying rates of coastal erosion, accretion, inundation, and land- …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Identification of Accident Hot Spots at Different Roads of Midnapore Municipality Area: A Geoinformatic Approach
Abstract: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a huge public health and development problem, killing almost 1.2 million people a year and injuring or disabling almost 20 to 50 million or more. Both WHO and World Bank data show that without appropriate action these injuries will rise dramatically by the year 2020, particularly in rapidly-motorizing countries. The study identifies the volatile traffic areas where road accidents are almost regular events and assess …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 20–38 Read article
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Cumulative Impact Assessment of Industrial Area: MIDC in Hinjewadi
Abstract: In the 21st century Industrial area weather their small scale or larger scale is increase as compare the staring 18th century. All these industries are constructed with different purposes and need as well, but the increasing industrial area is harmful or the main reason of the environment degradation. For the Environment protection concern United State of America introduces and applied Environmental Impact Assessment system in the beginning 1970’s and then …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Soil Erosion Estimation modelling by Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation and SWAT on GIS platform
Abstract: Soil erosion is a threat to the economy of countries whose economy is dependent on Agriculture. It is very difficult to stop the soil erosion however if the causes of soil erosion and the quantum of it are calculated then with few appropriate soil conservation measures it can be reduced. This study is an attempt to estimate soil erosion by RUSLE & SWAT, in which urgent need of conservation measures …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 56–69 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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HEC-HMS Based Estimation of Rainfall Runoff Relationship in Central Highlands of Ethiopia, a Case Study in Beressa Watershed
Abstract: Rainfall and runoff are the most frequently used events in hydrology. Calculating of a flow at the outlet of river is vigorous for a number of hydrologic studies like water resource management and flood forecasting. This study supported out to estimate rainfall-runoff relation in Beressa watershed. HEC-HMS model is used to pretend rainfall-runoff process and to apply the rainfall-runoff analysis by using SCS_CN method in Beressa Watershed. A physical based …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 40–63 Read article
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Assessment of groundwater potential zones in the basaltic terrain: a case study from in and around Gondar town, North West Ethiopia using remote sensing and GIS technologies
Abstract: Geospatial technology has wide applications within the groundwater resource assessment studies. Satellite images are increasingly being used in groundwater exploration due to their utility in distinguishing numerous geo-system options. The present study has been disbursed in and around Gondar, Ethiopia. The groundwater potential zones were depicted from the six geo-system parameters like lithology, lineament density, geomorphology, slope, land use/land cover, and drainage density using weighted overlay analysis methodology. Integration of …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Towards Renewable Energy Transition: Evaluating Wind Resources in Odisha
Abstract: The urgency to transition to renewable energy sources is underscored by the environmental crises stemming from our reliance on non-renewable fuels. This study focuses on assessing wind energy potential in Odisha, India, utilizing satellite data and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies. The research addresses the critical need for strategic planning and site selection before investing in renewable energy infrastructure. By employing a model that integrates various free satellite datasets and …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 27–42 Read article
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Geomatic Based Morphometric Analysis of Kadalibadi Micro-Watershed of Ansupa Lake Catchment, Cuttack District, Odisha
Abstract: In the present study, an attempt has been made to evaluate morphometric parameters derived from SRTM data and also land use/land cover, geomorphology, soil and also drainage map are prepared from SOI toposheet, LISS IV and Cartosat II satellite images. The study is about the Kadalibadi micro-watershed of Ansupa catchment and the micro-watershed, covering five nos. of villages (Kadalibadi, Podapada, Radhadarsanpur, Mahidharpur and Baidehipur). Remote sensing (RS) along with geographical …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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Identification of Potential Areas for Horticulture Expansion using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Abstract: Horticultural crops play a unique role in India’s economy by improving the income of rural people. The cultivation and production of horticultural crops is known as “Golden Revolution” and India has emerged as the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. The country has abundant sunshine throughout the year, surplus labor and widely varied agroclimatic conditions, which offer high potential for successful and profitable commercial horticulture mainly …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–8 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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Assessing Land use Dynamics and Policies in the Waghur Basin Using Geospatial Techniques
Abstract: Changes in land use and land cover (LULC) are key indicators of human–environment interactions, especially in river basins where anthropogenic pressure is increasing. This study evaluated land use change and policy implications in the Waghur Basin, India, through a geospatial analysis of 35 years (1990–2025). Remote sensing and GIS-based supervised classification with the help of machine learning methods were applied to multi-temporal Land satellite images to create LULC maps and …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–49 Read article
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Delineating Zones of Groundwater Recharging Potential using Geospatial Techniques Integrated with GRA-TOPSIS - A Case Study of Wassa West District of the Republic of Ghana
Abstract: Identifying and analyzing environmental parameters for assessing groundwater existence and recharge potential using geospatial techniques is crucial and cost effective, particularly for areas where surface water is contamination due to illegal mining activities. In this study, GIS and Multi-criteria decision analysis tool, GRA-TOPSIS, were used to identify groundwater recharge zones in the Wassa West District of Ghana. The study considered geo-environmental factors such as slope, soil types and lithology, land …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Explainable GeoAI-Based Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing Framework for Early Detection of Climate-Induced Land Cover Transformation
Abstract: Climate change has emerged as one of the primary drivers of rapid land cover transformation, affecting ecosystems, agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and regional sustainability. Traditional remote sensing approaches often face challenges in detecting subtle and early-stage land cover changes due to limitations in temporal analysis and model interpretability. This study proposes an Explainable GeoAI-based multi-temporal remote sensing framework for the early detection of climate-induced land cover transformation using multi-source satellite imagery …
Published in International Journal of Satellite Remote Sensing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Landuse Planning and Groudwater resource Management: Using DRASTIC model for Surat, India
Abstract: AbstractWater is known to be a precondition for human, animal and plant life. Being one of the comparatively reliable and safe sources for drinking purpose, it also provides various ecological services and is the backbone for life supporting system on the earth. Groundwater is one of the major sources of replenish-able water on the earth and constitutes approximately 30.1% of liquid fresh water whereas nearly 70 percent is locked within …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 4–16 Read article
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Assessing Urban Surface Runoff Management Using the SWAT Model, GIS, and the Rational Method: A Case Study of Karapakkam
Abstract: Urban surface runoff management encompasses strategies aimed at regulating rainwater flow, reducing urban flooding, enhancing groundwater recharge, and contributing to disaster risk mitigation for sustainable urban development. This study seeks to optimize surface runoff management in urban settings by using the soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) model integrated with geographic information systems (GIS) to minimize flood risks. The research focuses on the peak runoff in Karapakkam, a locality within …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Landuse/Landcover Classification in parts of the Sathyavedu Area, Chittoor District (Andhra Pradesh), India by using Remote sensing and GIS Techniques
Abstract: The aim of the present is to identifying the land use and cover analysis of Sathyavedu area, chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India by using Geographical Information System. The present study have been employed with survey of India toposheet No's. 57 O/14, O/15, 66 C/2, and C/3 and Remote sensing LISS-III data. On the basis of field study, topographical maps and satellite data have been determined 15 categories’ in the study …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–24 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