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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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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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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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A GIS Approach to Identify Potential Zones of Polymetallic Nodules in The Indian Ocean Region
Abstract: Mankind’s quest for metals has been growing steadily and has resulted in expanding his search beyond land, that is, in the oceans. Being in the dissolved form, metals are also formed in the ocean in the form of polymetallic nodules. They are submarine rock concretions formed of concentric layers of Iron and Manganese hydroxide around a nucleus. Nodules contain manganese and iron, nickel, copper, cobalt, lead, molybdenum, cadmium, vanadium, titanium, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones in Mahanadi Delta, India using Remote Sensing, GIS and AHP Techniques
Abstract: The present study was carried out to identify of the groundwater potential zones (GWPZ) in the Mahanadi River delta of Odisha, India using Remote Sensing (RS), Geographical information system (GIS) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approaches. In this study, various thematic maps categorized viz. geology, geomorphology (GM), lineament density (LD), slope, landuse/landcover (LULC), and soils for assessment of GWPZs, which is generated using RS and GIS approach. Further, the relative …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 41–55 Read article
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Groundwater Studies Using Statistical Techniques for Gurugram, Haryana
Abstract: The Municipal Corporation of Manesar has undergone a lot of changes in demographics, due to its close proximity to Gurugram. The population of Municipal Corporation of Manesar as per the 2011 census is 1,08,023 and it comprises of 29 villages. Gurugram district, majorly consists of Quaternary Alluvium which comprises of sand, silt, and clay. The land use and population of Manesar has changed drastically over the years, which has skyrocketed …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–42 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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Composite Suitability Index (CSI) Method for Ground Water Potential Identification: A Case Study for Bangalore Urban and Rural District, Karnataka
Abstract: Usage of groundwater for domestic and industrial purposes poses a main intimidation to the rapidly depleting groundwater resources of India. The present work emphasizes the viability of remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) applications in groundwater studies, especially in the identification of groundwater potential zones in Bangalore urban and rural districts, Karnataka, India, using composite suitability index (CSI) method. The CSI technique is used to determine the weights of …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Adaptation of Recently Released Andean Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties for Potential Areas in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia Region
Abstract: An experiment was conducted during the growing seasons of 2022 to 2023 at Areka and Kokate stations to evaluate and select high-yielding Andean common bean varieties, focusing on seed yield and associated traits. Seven common bean varieties, along with a local check, were subjected to evaluation using a randomized complete block design with four replications. The analysis of variance revealed a significant difference (P < 0.01) in seed yield, pod …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Groundwater Investigation Using Remote Sensing and GIS in Hard Rock Terrain
Abstract: A large amount of rainwater is lost through run off, In order to ensure a judicious use of groundwater proper evaluation is required. In the present study, an integrated Remote Sensing and GIS based methodology was developed for the investigation of groundwater and selection of artificial recharge sites in a hard rock terrain. Main objectives of these studies are delineation of groundwater potential zones in the area, carry out trend …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Acoustic or Sonic Log Analysis Identifying the Subsurface Geophysical Changes in Hydrocarbon Bearing Zones in Oil and Gas Potential Sedimentary Basins
Abstract: The introduction of acoustic/sonic logs to oil and gas industry is barely decades old. But, even within such a short span of time it has become an integral part of most of the modern logging programmes. With the recent introduction of acoustic scope pictures, this may even hold a promise of making the old dream of seeing the hydrocarbon in situ come true. In this paper, an attempt has been …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–35 Read article
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Zonation of Potential Groundwater and Its Spatial Correlation with Indices and Boreholes: Western Region of Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
Abstract: Water has a significant role in day to day life of people to fulfill their requirements. Although, study area is a part of Blue Nile basin but it has great water scarcity because of its topographic and geological nature. It has been observed during the field visit that people are travelling long to get the water from remote areas. Productivity through groundwater is quite high as compared to surface water, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 22–34 Read article
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Anodic Polarization Study on Steel Bar in Concrete Powder Solution Extracts Contaminated with Chloride and Sulfate Salts
Abstract: In present work, anodic polarization tests are conducted on different steel specimens to find out corrosion zone potentials of various corrosion zones. The tests are done in the concrete powder solution extracts contaminated with the varying levels of admixed chloride and sulfate salts, at varying w/c ratios and cement types. The admixed chloride content is fixed at 3.5% and the sulfate content is used as 0, 2.5 and 5%, by …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Assessment of Agricultural Potentials and Constraints of Natural Resources Management for Research Implementation in Gedeo Zone South Ethiopia Region
Abstract: This study aimed at assessing agricultural potentials and constraints of natural resources management for research implementation in Gedeo zone south Ethiopia Region. The result indicates that the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers was not efficient and the crop yield was decreasing from year to year. Use of organic fertilizer is for only high value crops of enset and coffee without determined rate. Farmers were not practiced organic fertilizers like …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 82–93 Read article
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Solar Energy Potential Assessment and Solar Farm Suitable Site Selection: A case in Oromia Special Zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: In this century throughout the world an increased energy demand, global warming and other environmental problems have brought severe challenges. As a result, countries have taken different measures and alternatives to fulfill their energy demands friendly with the environment. Many of them targeted to generate their energy need from renewable energy sources. In this regard, the government of Ethiopia has set targets to improve the share of renewable energy in …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–39 Read article
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A Shear Strength Reduction Method for an Open Pit Slope Stability Analysis Based on Finite Element Method
Abstract: Slope stability assessment of open pit mines is critically important, since it forms part of the overall productivity and safety management strategy of the mines. The aim of this work is to investigate the overall stability conditions of three (3) open pits in Gold Fields Limited, Tarkwa Ghana. Field and laboratory investigations were conducted as well as empirical methods. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Rocscience was carried out using the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–24 Read article
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Production Potential, Economics, Energetics and GHG Emission Potentials of Paddy based Cropping System in a Micro-watershed under Damodar Catchment, West Bengal under Hot, Moist, Sub-Humid Agro-Ecological Zone
Abstract: AbstractThe Damodar catchment area in West Bengal is primarily dominated by rice-rice mono-cropping system. The present study was conducted in three villages through Naopara, Kantia and Syamsundarpur in the Barddhaman district of West Bengal; to explore the potentials of integrating other field crops in the existing rice based cropping system towards improving the monetary productivity and farmers’ livelihood. Field experiments were conducted taking different cropping systems through rice–rice, rice–potato–black gram, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Water Resource Analysis and Potential Evaluation of Bhima Basin in Maharashtra (GIS Approach)
Abstract: Potential of surface water and ground water resource evaluated and demand on resource figured out at sub catchment level. HEC-HMS software was used for hydrologic modeling taking dynamic canopy for evapotranspiration, SCS curve number for surface loss, constant monthly for base flow and storage-discharge for reservoir consideration. Basin model and curve numbers were generated using ArcGIS (GeoHMS tools). Ground water fluctuation study on 10 years water level data carried out. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 33–47 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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Evaluation and Analysis of Fire load in Storage Facility of Manufacturing Industry
Abstract: In recent years, industrial and residential fire is drawing more and more concerns. According to official government data, there have been numerous fire accidents in the industrial sector, leading to both casualties and significant property damage. Of particular concern are certain buildings in the pharmaceutical industry where large quantities of highly flammable and toxic substances are stored in confined spaces. This paper aims to examine the amount of flammable and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article