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Evaluation of Physical Characteristics Using Geomatics: a Case Study


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1 Dept.of Civil Engineering, School of Mechanical & Civil Sciences, KL University,Green fields,Vaddeswaram-522502,Guntur, A.P, India
2 Dept.of Earth Sciences,yogi vamana university, Vamanapuram, kadapa, India
3 Director Foreign Relations, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad-500072, A.P, India
 

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the physical characteristics and the natural resources in the study area and to develop methods for its efficient utilization and sustainable management using tools such as remote sensing and GIS. The thematic layers are derived from IRS-ID PAN + LISS-III merged satellite imagery and survey of India (SOI) topo maps using visual interpretation technique. These maps are converted to digital format using AutoCAD software and further integrated using Arc/Info and Arc view GIS software for the generation of final outputs. Physical characterization helps for quality of environment and natural resources development, which are optimally suitable to the terrain and to the development of water resources. The physical characterization of an area is also useful to plan the basic minimum needs of farmers, thereby improving their socio-economic conditions and helps in evolving a broad national policy which can be applied by decision makers for sustainable development of any given study area. This case study would help in developing municipalities with details at micro level for further planning.

Keywords

Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System, Sustainable Development
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Authors

S. S. Asadi
Dept.of Civil Engineering, School of Mechanical & Civil Sciences, KL University,Green fields,Vaddeswaram-522502,Guntur, A.P, India
C. H. Hanumantha Rao
Dept.of Civil Engineering, School of Mechanical & Civil Sciences, KL University,Green fields,Vaddeswaram-522502,Guntur, A.P, India
T. Lakshmi Prasad
Dept.of Earth Sciences,yogi vamana university, Vamanapuram, kadapa, India
M. Anji Reddy
Director Foreign Relations, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad-500072, A.P, India

Abstract


The main objective of the study is to evaluate the physical characteristics and the natural resources in the study area and to develop methods for its efficient utilization and sustainable management using tools such as remote sensing and GIS. The thematic layers are derived from IRS-ID PAN + LISS-III merged satellite imagery and survey of India (SOI) topo maps using visual interpretation technique. These maps are converted to digital format using AutoCAD software and further integrated using Arc/Info and Arc view GIS software for the generation of final outputs. Physical characterization helps for quality of environment and natural resources development, which are optimally suitable to the terrain and to the development of water resources. The physical characterization of an area is also useful to plan the basic minimum needs of farmers, thereby improving their socio-economic conditions and helps in evolving a broad national policy which can be applied by decision makers for sustainable development of any given study area. This case study would help in developing municipalities with details at micro level for further planning.

Keywords


Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System, Sustainable Development

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst%2F2010%2Fv3i4%2F29734