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195 articles for “land cover”
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A Synthesized Effect of Urban Modification and Net Radiation on the Climate of Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
Abstract: Land cover adjustment which includes urban landscaping, agriculture crops or hardscapes forconstructing and parking lots promote variations in the energy and radiation balance. Due tothe above listed modifications, the surface temperatures and near-surface air temperatures overurban patches are generally higher than those over rural areas, thus resulting in an Urban HeatIsland (UHI). In this study, urban landscape and Land Surface Temperature (LST), netradiation, and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 9–28 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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Mapping Flood Risk of Nsanje District in Malawi Using Sentinel-1 Data
Abstract: The all-time imaging ability of SAR systems which can penetrate cloud cover and free availability of Sentinel C-Band data are very useful in deriving critical spatial information for flood disaster management in tropical areas such as Malawi. This study shows how Sentinel-1 data has been used to map flood extents by utilizing VH and VV polarizations and enhance risk mapping during the years 2015 to 2020 in Nsanje district. Multi-dated …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 11–34 Read article
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A multi-index remote sensing analysis for Characterizing water stress, and environmental indicators in Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, India
Abstract: Water scarcity is a critical concern in arid and semi-arid regions, with implications for ecological stability, public health, and sustainable resource management. The Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, presents a case where ecological fragility intersects with cultural and religious pressures. This study employs satellite remote sensing and GIS-based approach to characterize water stress parameters within the sanctuary. Key spectral indices along with Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) were integrated through …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–11 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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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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Passive Microwave Remote Sensing of Flood: A Comparison of Various Methods
Abstract: Microwave Remote Sensing is used to detect different land cover types such as, bare soil, water bodies, vegetation cover, forest cover etc., and using different procedures. In this paper, we have targeted on a methodology to detect difference between land and water by using brightness temperature at different frequencies during the flooding period. Disastrous flood occurred in Kashmir (India) during 2014, and passive microwave remote sensing data are utilized for …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 17–23 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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Urban Planning Mitigation Trajectories for Urban Heat Island (UHI) A Case Study of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract: AbstractGlobal radiation related solair-temperature directly influences Urban Heat Islands (UHI) as the built environments and surrounding atmosphere cause increase in urban solair temperatures, the resulting temperature completely depends on the thermal properties of the exposed materials. Urban heat islands can lead to deterioration of flora and fauna, elevation of ground level ozone, health disorders and increase in building energy consumptions. The study area of Guntur region which is susceptible to …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–29 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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Vegetation Area Monitoring Through NDVI Technique: A Case Study of Dengei Pahad Micro Watershed, Khurda District, Odisha
Abstract: Watershed treatment includes implementation of participatory micro-watershed-based soil and moisture conservation programs and income generation through proper natural resource management areas. This has led to increased productivity and income. Training and holistic management along with aforestation programs has led to reduction of silt flow to the lake. The assessment revealed that land degradation in the drainage basin not only leads to enhanced silt flow into the lagoon but also causes …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Vegetation Studies Using VIs, TIR, LULC and OCCs: Review
Abstract: Utilizing remote sensing images for vegetation cover mapping can prove a major role in finding an economical mean to analyze and observe vegetation cover changes over a large area. Easy algorithms in form of vegetation indices can be helpful for impactful evaluations of same. SAVI index can help for estimating accurately biomass aboveground in dry forest areas. Thermal infrared remote sensing data can be further utilized to retrieve biophysical & …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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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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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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Remote Sensing Classification Based on Improve Ant-Miner Algorithm: A Case Study of Alwar, Rajasthan, India
Abstract: Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) image itself contains image ambiguity. Various conventional methods like minimum distance to mean or maximum likelihood image clustering algorithm do not meet the accuracy that have required by user in the virtue of cost-effective land use/land cover classification. In Ant colony optimization (ACO), association rule mining is a prevalent and well researched method for discovering useful relations between variables in large databases. The proposed work presents …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–5 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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Intercropping Legumes Covers with Maize on Soil Moisture Improvement in Selected Dry Land Areas of Basketo Special Woreda’s, Ethiopia
Abstract: In order to increase land productivity, intercropping offers enough flexibility to grow two or more crops at the same time on the same plot of land. The advantages of intercropping systems have not been thoroughly investigated and are supported by available experimental data. The purpose of this study was to assess how intercropping affects soil moisture conservation in places under moisture stress, which affects land productivity. In this study, experimental …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 09–18 Read article
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Satellite Sensing in Climate Change: A Study
Abstract: Satellite sensing has become an indispensable tool in the study of climate change, providing critical data that enhances our understanding of atmospheric, terrestrial, and oceanic processes. By employing advanced remote sensing technology, satellites facilitate the collection of extensive datasets on key climate indicators, such as temperature variations, greenhouse gas concentrations, and changes in land cover. This aerial perspective allows researchers to monitor large-scale environmental changes with unparalleled precision and consistency, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Next-Generation Satellite Remote Sensing: Innovations, Applications, and Future Prospects
Abstract: Advances in satellite remote sensing have revolutionized our ability to monitor, analyze, and understand the Earth's environment across various scales. Over the past few decades, the field has seen remarkable progress in sensor technology, data processing techniques, and analytical methodologies. Modern satellites now provide high-resolution imagery and multi-spectral data, enabling enhanced monitoring of land cover, atmospheric conditions, oceanic dynamics, and natural disasters. These advancements have facilitated improvements in climate change …
Published in International Journal of Satellite Remote Sensing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 37–62 Read article
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Assessment of Soil Heavy Metal Contamination Using Proximal Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing: A Brief Review and Potential Application in Vietnam
Abstract: Soil contamination by heavy metals is a pressing global environmental concern, impacting ecosystem health, agricultural productivity, and human well-being. In Vietnam, rapid economic growth and industrialisation exacerbate these concerns, with diverse landscapes and intensive land use practices increasing susceptibility to heavy metal pollution. This study provides an overview of the assessment of soil heavy metal contamination, focusing on proximal spectroscopy and hyperspectral remote sensing techniques and their potential application in …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 48–57 Read article