Using of Different Satellite-Derived Indices to Detect the Spatiotemporal Changes of the Al-Razzaza Lake, Iraq
| Autor: | Ahmed Kadhim Al-lami, Raad A. Abbood, Ali A. Al Maliki, Hussain M. Hussain, Abdulkadhim J. Alabidi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Iraqi Journal of Science. :1030-1040 |
| ISSN: | 2312-1637 0067-2904 |
| DOI: | 10.24996/ijs.2023.64.2.44 |
| Popis: | Remote sensing and GIS applications (Geoinformatics tools) involve a wide range of techniques for providing a solution for future water resources management and offer an excellent means to improve knowledge of sustainable planning. Al-Razzaza is the second largest lake in Iraq; it is a common source of fishery fortune and floodwater reservoir in southwestern Iraq. In recent years, the lake faced a noticeable amount of desiccation, which is considered a threat to the biodiversity and wildlife of the lake. The study aimed to detect the Lake's spatiotemporal changes from 1988 to 2018. Multi satellite-derived indices were investigated for the extracting of the lake water body. Results showed that the lake volume decreased by about 30% from 1990-2002, while it was about 70% from 1990-2014. A slight rise in the lake area was recorded in 2016 by about 40% compared with 2014. The accurate measurement was achieved to find a method showing the spatiotemporal aspects of lake changes. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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