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Mapping potential sites for rainwater harvesting in the central part of Balkh Province, Afghanistan | |
Author | Sabety, Ahmad Farin |
Call Number | AIT Thesis no.RS-11-03 |
Subject(s) | Land use--Geographic information systems--Afghanistan--Balkh Land use--Remote sensing--Afghanistan--Balkh |
Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, School of Engineering and Technology |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Series Statement | Thesis ; no. RS-11-03 |
Abstract | The study area is located in the no1thern part of Afghanistan (Central Pait of Balkh Province) and is characterized by an arid and semi-arid climate. By integrated GIS (Geographic Information System)ยท and RS (Remote Sensing) based methodologies, mapping solution was developed to find a suitable site for rain water harvesting. Land use and Land cover change classification were derived from Landsat 5 image (1998 and 2009) with overall accuracy assessment of 83. 53 % and 82.51 % in 1998 and 2009 respectively. The result of the change was determined for the period 1998 to 2009. It was found that bare land increased up to 6.48% (162.088 square kilometer), while water decreased for 0.196% (4.919 square kilometer). In addition, vegetation is found to be decreased at the rate of 16.202 % (405.216 square kilometer), while built up land was increased for 9.918 % (242.418 square kilometer). According to the analysis, the total changes in the study area equal to 32.805% (820.447sq.km). In indentifying suitable area for rainwater harvesting, five thematic layers (rainfall, land use, flow accumulation, slope and soil texture) were applied. Pair- wise importance weight and rate were also derived from AHP method. In summary, not suitable class presented to 826.505503sq.km (33.05%), while moderate class was 1010.95426sq.km (40.42%). There was also high suitable class resulting in 663.5403365sq.km (26.531 %). |
Year | 2011 |
Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. RS-11-03 |
Type | Thesis |
School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
Academic Program/FoS | Remote Sensing (RS) |
Chairperson(s) | Tripathi, Nitin K.; |
Examination Committee(s) | Roberto Clemente, Robelio; Taravudh Tipdecho; Sarma, Biswajit ; |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology;Ballch University Partnership Project; |
Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2011 |