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• March 24, 2025
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Suitability studies in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a vital role in spatial planning and resource management by assessing the appropriateness of a given area for specific land uses based on various criteria. These studies integrate multiple datasets and analytical techniques to evaluate how well certain locations meet predefined requirements, thus guiding decision-making in sectors such as agriculture, urban development, …

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• March 24, 2025
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Routing is an essential component of modern mapping and navigation systems, enabling users to find the shortest or most efficient path between two points on a road network. In this use case, routing was implemented to compute the distance, duration, and shortest path between points of interest in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The ability to determine optimal routes has wide-ranging applications …

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• March 24, 2025
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Natural drains act as channels that collect and transport surface water, influencing ecosystems. Mapping these natural drains is essential for understanding the flow of water across a landscape, which has wide-ranging applications in water resource management, flood risk assessment, and environmental protection. To generate natural drains, contour data available for Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh in the GDI platform was used. Contours …

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• March 24, 2025
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Flood inundation refers to the submergence of land areas due to rising water levels during extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall or overflowing rivers. Accurate mapping of flood-prone areas is crucial for disaster preparedness, emergency response, and effective damage assessment. By predicting which regions are most likely to be inundated, authorities can develop early warning systems, plan evacuation routes, …

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• July 23, 2024
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INTRODUCTION Land Use Land Cover (LULC) classification is a vital process in remote sensing and geographic information systems. It categorizes Earth’s surface based on physical cover (e.g., forests, water, buildings) and human usage (e.g., agriculture, urban development, conservation). For instance, an area may have a land cover of ‘grass’ with a land use of ‘park’ or ‘golf course’. This classification, …

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• July 23, 2024
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India’s energy sector is significantly propelled by its robust indigenous wind power industry, which has demonstrated consistent and notable growth over time. Wind energy accounts for approximately 35% of the total renewable energy1 in the country. As of 2020, India ranked 4th in wind power and 5th in solar power globally2. Looking ahead, India has set an ambitious goal to …

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Urban sprawl around India’s coastline is a growing concern as the nation continues to urbanize rapidly. With an extensive coastline stretching approximately 7,500 kilometers1, encompassing the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea, India’s coastal regions are home to numerous major cities and towns. This urban expansion is driven by economic opportunities, trade, and population growth, leading …