Spatial Analysis of Land use Change and Land Degradation: Image Analysis, Classification and change Detection using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. - Softcover

Meshesha, Derege

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639167368 ISBN 13: 9783639167368

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

Landuse and landcover change is taken as a serious problem in changing the environment, which in turn, could lead to global climatic change and food security. This change could be the result of intricate interactions of socio economic and biophysical situation like economic, technological advancement, demography, and etc. This paper examines the changes in land use-cover types in the degraded environment of eastern Ethiopia over the last 20 years, and how such changes have influenced agricultural, local lakes and livelihoods sustainability, especially in the Alemaya district. Changes of land use-cover were measured through satellite image interpretations, while local perceptions and description of change were addressed through household interviews and field observations. The paternal analysis of the study using GIS and remote sensing technique, will be important indicator and guideline for sustainable resource utilization and management, which provides a basis for conservation and planning. Moreover, the methodology and approcahes used in the study will give a guide line for other researchers, who have similar interests.

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About the Author

The writer was born in January 26, 1980 in the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. He obtained his BED in Geography in 2003 and MSC in GIS and Remote sensing in 2006 from Alemaya and Addis Ababa university, respectively. Currently, he is teaching as a full time lecturer in Alemaya University.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639167368
• ISBN 13: 9783639167368
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88