Accurate
insights
into
the
spatial
distribution
of
cultivated
areas,
land
use
for
effective
agricultural
management,
and
improvement
food
security
planning,
especially
in
developing
countries.
Therefore,
this
study
examined
impact
changes
population
growth
on
wheat
crop
productivity.
First,
by
incorporating
more
than
three
decades
satellite
data
(1990–2022)
different
Landsat
missions
with
machine
learning
algorithms,
high-confidence
classes
were
defined
features,
including
cropland.
Second,
grown
area
was
identified
using
cropland
extraction
based
acreage
assessment
method
(CLE-WAAM).
Third,
dynamics
applying
an
exponential
model
to
forecast
predict
demand.
These
findings
necessitate
integrated
methodological
development
demand
supply
mechanisms
two-step
floating
catchment
(2SFCA)
approach
a
thorough
analysis
socioeconomic
developments.
The
results
revealed
that
transformed
non-cropland,
percentage
8.01.
A
79%
rise
occured
between
1990
2022,
projected
increase
112%
2030.
Specifically,
cultivation
decreased
28%,
despite
stagnant
parameters
observed
since
2000.
proposed
contributes
efficiently
United
Nations'
sustainable
goal
(02:
Zero
Hunger)
satellite,
geospatial,
statistical
integration.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
104, P. 105273 - 105273
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Rapid
urbanization
primarily
converts
naturally
vegetated
areas
and
pervious
surfaces
into
impervious
built-up
areas,
significantly
transforming
microclimates
ecological
dynamics.
The
surfaces,
marked
by
their
higher
thermal
conductivity,
disrupt
surface
energy
balance
accumulate
solar
heat,
subsequently
elevating
the
land
temperatures
(LSTs).
This
study
investigates
impact
of
use
cover
changes
on
summer
winter
LSTs
in
Doha
Al
Dayeen
municipalities
Qatar,
spanning
from
years
2000
to
2023,
using
remote
sensing
techniques
Geographic
Information
Systems
(GIS).
analysis
reveals
a
remarkable
343.16%
increase
area
at
expense
previously
existing
desert
lands
water
bodies.
While
Qatar's
has
high
temperature,
substituting
such
with
exhibits
notable
rise
temperatures.
Additionally,
reclamation
also
results
elevated
LSTs.
LST
data
derived
sources
demonstrates
an
upward
trend
for
contrasting
winter.
Specifically,
mean
increases
7.64°C
(0.34°C
annually),
decreases
4.87°C
(0.22°C
annually).
Notably,
consistently
recorded
highest
both
seasons
all
observed
years.
A
strong
correlation
was
between
patterns
Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(NDVI),
Water
(NDWI),
Built-up
index
(NDBI)
Barrenness
(NDBal).
imply
negative
influence
climate
change
urgent
need
urban
planning
mitigation
measures
counteract
adverse
effects
increasing
LSTs,
particularly
months,
ensure
human
well-being
resilience
environments.
Discover Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Monitoring
changes
in
Land
Use/Land
Cover
(LULC),
spectral
indices,
and
Surface
Temperature
(LST)
can
help
to
identify
the
areas
at
risk
for
indefensible
land
use,
a
low-grade
environment,
especially
urban
heat
islands
(UHI).
This
study
aims
examine
changing
pattern
of
LULC,
dynamics
geospatial
indices
(Normalised
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(NDVI),
Normalised
Built-up
(NDBI),
Water
(NDWI),
Bareness
(NDBaI),
Latent-heat
(NDLI)),
LST
patterns
with
relationship
among
them
between
1991
2021
Varanasi
City
Development
Region
(VCDR).
The
LULC
classification
was
done
into
seven
classes
(using
maximum
likelihood
method),
has
been
retrieved,
above
have
calculated
using
Landsat
5
8
data.
Pearson’s
correlation
method
used
analyse
indices.
As
per
result,
built-up
area
increased
by
507.8
cent
consequently,
water
bodies,
agricultural,
barren,
fallow
vegetation
cover
were
declined
4.84,
18.68,
82.41,
26.18
22.16
respectively
during
1991–2021.
maximum,
minimum,
mean
6.18,
2.28,
2.24
°C,
respectively,
throughout
period.
A
positive
observed
NDBI,
NDBaI,
NDLI,
LST,
whereas
NDVI,
NDWI,
an
inverse
relationship.
finding
explains
high
number
healthy
cover,
sufficient
open
space,
less
concrete
surface
are
necessary
maintain
its
related
problems.
So,
SPURS
plan
proposed
thermal
environment
VCDR.
be
useful
guide
planners
policymakers
providing
scientific
background
as
well
suggestions
sustainable
management
development
VCDR
other
cities
well.
Accurate
insights
into
the
spatial
distribution
of
cultivated
areas,
land
use
for
effective
agricultural
management,
and
improvement
food
security
planning,
especially
in
developing
countries.
Therefore,
this
study
examined
impact
changes
population
growth
on
wheat
crop
productivity.
First,
by
incorporating
more
than
three
decades
satellite
data
(1990–2022)
different
Landsat
missions
with
machine
learning
algorithms,
high-confidence
classes
were
defined
features,
including
cropland.
Second,
grown
area
was
identified
using
cropland
extraction
based
acreage
assessment
method
(CLE-WAAM).
Third,
dynamics
applying
an
exponential
model
to
forecast
predict
demand.
These
findings
necessitate
integrated
methodological
development
demand
supply
mechanisms
two-step
floating
catchment
(2SFCA)
approach
a
thorough
analysis
socioeconomic
developments.
The
results
revealed
that
transformed
non-cropland,
percentage
8.01.
A
79%
rise
occured
between
1990
2022,
projected
increase
112%
2030.
Specifically,
cultivation
decreased
28%,
despite
stagnant
parameters
observed
since
2000.
proposed
contributes
efficiently
United
Nations'
sustainable
goal
(02:
Zero
Hunger)
satellite,
geospatial,
statistical
integration.