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LANDUSE /LAND COVER IN PONDICHERRY USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS

Nagamani, K. and S.Ramachandran “Landuse /Land Cover In Pondicherry Using Remote Sensing And Gis” in Martin J. Bunch, V. Madha Suresh and T. Vasantha Kumaran, eds., Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Environment and Health, Chennai, India, 15-17 December, 2003. Chennai: Department of Geography, University of Madras and Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University. Pages 300 – 305.


Abstract:

Coastal areas are highly dynamic and undergoing rapid change. In view of this fact, it is essential to review decisions made and developments undertaken pertaining to the coast from time to time. The knowledge of landuse / land cover changes is very important in understanding natural resources, their utilization, conservation and management. In recent years remote sensing and Geographical Information System have gained importance as vital tools in the analysis of temporal data at the district and city level. The present study evaluates the effectiveness of high-resolution satellite data and computer aided GIS techniques in assessing landuse / land cover change detection for the period 1990 to 2002 within the study area, Pondicherry.

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