Unravelling the Temperature Regime of Rural Landscapes: Insights from a Small-Scale River Basin

This book delves into the complex interplay between temperature regimes and rural landscapes, with a focused exploration of a small-scale river basin. It highlights the significance of microclimatic variations in rural areas, which are often overshadowed by urban heat studies.

The book meticulously examines the factors contributing to temperature fluctuations in these landscapes, including land use patterns, water bodies, and vegetative cover, providing a wide-ranging understanding of how these elements interact within the broader climate system. It also addresses the challenges faced in monitoring and managing these temperature variations, particularly in the context of climate change. The book integrates field studies with advanced modeling techniques to offer insights into the impacts of temperature changes on agriculture, water resources, and rural livelihoods. The analysis extends to exploring adaptation strategies that can help mitigate adverse effects that ensure sustainable development in rural regions.

This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in environmental science, geography, agriculture, and rural development. It will also be invaluable to policymakers and planners looking to understand and address the unique climatic challenges faced by rural landscapes in a changing climate.

Susanta Mahato is an Assistant Professor in the Department of General and Applied Geography, specializing in climatology and remote sensing. His research focuses on land-atmosphere interactions, urban climate dynamics, thermal remote sensing, and applied geospatial analysis.

Swades Pal is a Professor of Geography at the University of Gour Banga in West Bengal, India, with over 14 years of teaching experience and more than 17 years of research experience. His expertise lies in river geomorphology (fluvial processes), riparian wetland hydrology and ecology, as well as the dynamics of urban ecosystems.

P.K. Joshi is a distinguished academic in the field of geospatial analysis, environmental sciences, and climate change studies, currently serving as. His expertise lies in remote sensing, GIS, climate resilience, and landscape-vegetation analysis, making him a leading authority on environmental monitoring and climate adaptation strategies.