Urban Growth Patterns in India: Spatial Analysis for Sustainable Development

ISBN-13: 9780367225216 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 179 str.

Bharath H. Aithal; T. V. Ramachandra

Opis

This book uses spatio-temporal analysis methods to understand urbanization in Indian cities, to explain the concept and impact of global greenhouse gas emissions, and to engage in a discussion about smart cities within the Indian context. It focuses on the major environmental issues in India, which are also prevalent in most developing countries.

Spis treści

1. Landscape Dynamics: An Introduction 2. Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Footprint 3. Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics: Synthesis of Spatio-Temporal Patterns 4. Spatial Metrics: Tool for Understanding Spatial Patterns of Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics 5. Land Use Modelling: Future Research, Directions and Planning 6. Current Trends in Estimation of Land Surface Temperature Using Passive Remote Sensing Data 7. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Disaster Mitigation in Flood-Prone Regions of India 8. Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) for Urban Planning