Title: Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for Morphometric Analysis: A Case Study of Burhanpur Watershed
Abstract: Morphometric analysis of watershed is quantitative representation of its drainage network based on topography of a landform. Morphometric analysis-based basin attributes provide insights on drainage behavior of watershed and strengthen watershed planning, environmental monitoring and basin management activities. In broad categories these attributes are categorized as linear (length related), areal (area and shape related), and relief (elevation related) aspects of watershed. In this study Burhanpur watershed, upper part of Tapi river basin, has been selected for detailed morphometric analysis using Remote Sensing (RS) data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. The study examines about 10,585 km2 drainage area for linear, arial and relief aspects of Burhanpur watershed. The values for: linear aspects (Stream order, Stream length ratio, Length of overland flow etc.), arial aspect (Drainage density, Form factor, Circulatory ratio etc.) and relief aspect (Ruggedness number, Relief ratio etc.) were recorded after analysis. This study improves the understanding of drainage characteristics and stream pattern of selected watershed and reflects potential of RS and GIS for land and water resource conservation and management with in watershed. Further study recommends the way forward in research at study area.
Publication Year: 2023
Publication Date: 2023-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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