Applicability of satellite data and methodology for determination of site suitability
Author(s):
Basira Mehraj, Akhlaq Amin Wani, MA Islam, TH Masoodi, Aasif Ali Gatoo, Nageena Nazir, Shah Murtaza and Amir Farooq
Abstract:
At all levels of strategic planning for sustainable land capabilities, information about the use of land and its productivity is urgently needed. Evaluation of land adaptability is vitally needed for effective planning and the long-term sustainable use of land in nations with high climate risk. Utilizing the geospatial technology, Sentinel 2A data was used to carry out the evaluation of land in the hilly region of Central Kashmir Himalayas. The study aimed to make use of several criteria for evaluating the land. The results of land evaluation showed that 28,960.37 hectares of land were found to be highly suitable for plantation of willow while 28248.19 hectares of the study area were unsuitable for plantation of willow trees. Additionally, literature survey conducted in the current study could be useful for understanding the methodology of land evaluation. The satellite data mentioned and methodology discussed in the study can be helpful in assessing the evaluation of land suitability especially in hilly regions.
How to cite this article:
Basira Mehraj, Akhlaq Amin Wani, MA Islam, TH Masoodi, Aasif Ali Gatoo, Nageena Nazir, Shah Murtaza, Amir Farooq. Applicability of satellite data and methodology for determination of site suitability. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(2):3661-3663.