Coastal Morphology - a systematic study: Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques - Softcover

Pisupati, Swarna Latha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659133450 ISBN 13: 9783659133459

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

The coastal zone is very critical and important because of the high productivity of its ecosystem, dense population, exploitation of marine resources, discharge of effluents and municipal sewage, development of industries and a spurt in the recreational activities. The rapid development of coastal regions is facing human force which results in the degradation of land cover and morphological features. The systematic study of coastal morphology has been carried out in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation which is one of the prime urban corridor and major sprawling industrial city located on East Coast of India using remote sensing and GIS techniques. The emergence of high resolution multispectral data enhances the operational use of satellite images for coastal morphological studies. Knowledge of landuse/landcover, alteration of shoreline, quality of water is an important for coastal planning. Integration of RS-GIS techniques facilitated in working out the mushrooming growth of urban extensions on coast. This work would help the decision makers to formulate their policies and programmes for alternate planning and management. Target group: Students, Scientists and Researchers.

About this title

About the Author:

Swarna Latha obtained her PhD in Geography from Andhra University, India in 2008. She has got Gold Medal in M.Sc in Geography from AU and awarded Young Scientist Fellowship from APCOST, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. She has several international and national research publications in her specialization i.e. coastal studies and water resources management.

About this edition

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3659133450
• ISBN 13: 9783659133459
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208