Vol. 9, Issue 5 (2021)
Characterization of land use and land cover over south eastern Indian city Tirupati: Status of the quality of environment
Author(s): K Anitha and P Chandra Mouli
Abstract: Land use/land cover (LULC) study is highly important in selecting, planning, organizing, settling, utilizing natural resources, implementing the schemes for meeting the increasing demands of needs of human population, livestock, aquaculture, forestry, industrial and urban land use. This paper focusses on the demographic details, land use and land cover pattern, climatology and the socioeconomic status of city Tirupathi in the Southern India peninsular region. The study has been evaluated by the analysis and interpretation of two types of data; (1) Basic data (Fused data of IRS-ID PAN and IRS-ID LISS-III satellite data and Toposheets) and Ground data (Meteorological data and other sources). Topography, Geology, drainage, soil, vegetation, agriculture, wind rose pattern, socioeconomic status has been presented.
DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2021.v9.i5a.12481
Pages: 47-56 | 68 Views 24 Downloads
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K Anitha, P Chandra Mouli. Characterization of land use and land cover over south eastern Indian city Tirupati: Status of the quality of environment. Int J Chem Stud 2021;9(5):47-56. DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2021.v9.i5a.12481
