Geography -Research Publications: Recent submissions
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Vulnerability and risk assessment mapping of Bhitarkanika national park, Odisha, India using machine-based embedded decision support system
(Frontiers Media SA, 2023-09-29)The vulnerability and flood risk assessment of Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha, India, was conducted using a data-driven approach and a machine-based embedded decision support system. The park, located in the estuaries ... -
Evolution of Supraglacial Lakes from 1990 to 2020 in the Himalaya�Karakoram Region Using Cloud-Based Google Earth Engine Platform
(Springer, 2023-10-27)Evolution of glacial lakes in the Himalayan and Karakoram (H�K) mountain ranges is an important indicator of glacier changes in response to climatic warming. The study utilized multi-temporal Landsat 4, 5, 7, and 8 images ... -
Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Hydrological Modelling in the Beas Basin Using SWAT+ Model
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-09-24)In this research, the SWAT+ model was employed to elucidate hydrological dynamics within the Beas Basin. The primary objectives encompassed the calibration of the SWAT model for accurate water balance quantification, annual ... -
Unveiling Nature�s Resilience: Exploring Vegetation Dynamics during the COVID-19 Era in Jharkhand, India, with the Google Earth Engine
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-09-08)The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to global health and economic stability. Intriguingly, the necessary lockdown measures, while ... -
Predicting Future Land Use Utilizing Economic and Land Surface Parameters with ANN and Markov Chain Models
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-09-18)The main aim of this study is to comprehensively analyze the dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) changes in the Bathinda region of Punjab, India, encompassing historical, current, and future trends. To forecast ... -
Assessment of Ground Water Quality of Lucknow City under GIS Framework Using Water Quality Index (WQI)
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-08-28)Continuous groundwater quality monitoring is crucial for ensuring safe drinking and irrigation by mitigating risks from geochemical contaminants through appropriate treatment methods. Therefore, the primary objective of ... -
Assessing Sustainable Ecotourism Opportunities in Western Rajasthan, India, through Advanced Geospatial Technologies
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-07-25)The present study focuses on finding potential sites for ecotourism development using GIS and remote-sensing-based weightage sum overlay techniques in Western Rajasthan, India. Ecotourism is one of the fastest growing and ... -
Spatial accessibility analysis of public healthcare resources in Muktsar district of Punjab, India using geospatial technology
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023-06-18)The public health policy depends on the management, quality, and coverage aspects. However, the assessment analysis of spatial patterns and distribution of public health services is still a challenge. This paper attempts ... -
Uncovering the hydro-meteorological drivers responsible for forest fires utilizing geospatial techniques
(Springer, 2023-05-29)Forest fires have become a growing concern worldwide, with climate change exacerbating their frequency and intensity. In the Simlipal region of India, forest fires are relatively rare; however, in 2021, significant damage ... -
Contextualizing the lake ecosystem syndromes and research development activities in Chilika Lake (Odisha coast, India): a bibliometric overview (1970�2021)
(Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2023-05-25)Chilika Lagoon is traditionally known as a productive study site for various areas of knowledge. It is also well-known for its successful ecological restoration in 2000, following ecological degradation due to siltation ... -
Assessing the Impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami on South Andaman�s Coastal Shoreline: A Geospatial Analysis of Erosion and Accretion Patterns
(MDPI, 2023-05-28)The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami significantly impacted the coastal shoreline of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, causing widespread destruction of infrastructure and ecological damage. This study aims to analyze ... -
Correlation Between Volumetric Loading Rate and Removal Efficiency of Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen Demand for Waste Water Treatment by Improved Bio-tower Technology in Ganga River Basin (India)
(Springer International Publishing, 2023-05-19)The most often utilised parameters for the characterisation of wastewaters are biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Both parameters have advantages and disadvantages, and the choice is usually ... -
Building Extraction of Kolkata Metropolitan Area Using Machine Learning and Earth Observation Datasets
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023-05-23)Rural-to-urban migration and increasing population has created urban agglomeration, particularly in metropolitan cities. This agglomeration creates pressure on cities which interrupts the city to become sustainable. ... -
Spatial variations of LST and NDVI in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar using Google earth engine (GEE) during 1990-2020
(Association of Agrometeorologists, 2023-05-30)The aim of this study is to analyze land cover changes and their effects on land surface temperature (LST) and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India. The research utilized ... -
Assessment of Existing Himalayan Glacier Inventories for Glacier Studies: A Case Study from the Ravi Basin of North-Western Himalaya (India)
(Springer International Publishing, 2023-03-10)Outside of the polar regions, the Hindukush-Karakoram-Himalaya (HKH) has the highest cluster of snow cover and glaciers, which offer various ecosystem services, including water, to the billions of people who live across ... -
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping of Tehri Reservoir Region Using Geospatial Approach
(Springer International Publishing, 2023-03-10)Uttarakhand is one of the most landslide-susceptible states because of its geographical setting, which consists of 86% of the Himalayan terrain. However, in recent years, landslides have increased dramatically due to the ... -
Simulating Groundwater Potential Zones in Mountainous Indian Himalayas�A Case Study of Himachal Pradesh
(MDPI, 2023-03-13)Groundwater resources are increasingly important as the main supply of fresh water for household, industrial, and agricultural activities. However, overuse and depletion of these resources can lead to water scarcity and ... -
Decoding Chambal River Shoreline Transformations: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Remote Sensing, GIS, and DSAS
(MDPI, 2023-05-08)Illegal sand mining has been identified as a significant cause of harm to riverbanks, as it leads to excessive removal of sand from rivers and negatively impacts river shorelines. This investigation aimed to identify ... -
Climate Change Adaptation, Risk Management and Sustainable Practices in the Himalaya
(Springer International Publishing, 2023-03-10)This volume analyzes ecological and socio-economic risks due to climate change in the Himalayan mountain ecosystems, communities, and proposes adaptation strategies and sustainability practices. In order to better understand ... -
Urban Heat Island (UHI) Resilience Plan in Varying Climatic Conditions Using Geospatial Approach: A Case Study of Rajkot City
(Springer International Publishing, 2023-05-19)During the twenty-first century, urbanization and industrialization are rapidly growing in India, adversely destroying the climate. Urban Heat Island can be discerned in urban areas due to anthropogenic activities, ...