Authors
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Manjari Upretia
Research Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
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Amit Kumar
Department of Geography, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Keywords:
Land Use Land Cover (LULC), Delhi NCR, GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis
Abstract
Urbanisation has resulted in changes in land use and land cover (LULC) in urban areas, which need to be mapped for planning. This study focused on performing a geospatial analysis of LULC in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) using remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies. The study utilised Sentinel-2 images and the ESA World Cover data set (2021) to gain detailed land cover data. The data were pre-processed, classified and analysed to assess the distribution patterns of significant land cover types such as built-up areas, vegetation, water and bare land. The findings revealed a predominant presence of built-up zones, highlighting urban growth in the region. Green cover was mainly concentrated in the outskirts, with water and bare land covering lesser areas. The spatial distribution showed a distinct dichotomy between highly urbanised centres and less urbanised peripheries. This research shows how urbanisation affects vegetation and the utility of remote sensing tools in assessing land use changes. The study offers insights for urban planning and policy to enhance sustainable land use and environmental preservation in rapidly urbanising areas like Delhi NCR.
Author Biography
Manjari Upretia, Research Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
Urbanisation has resulted in changes in land use and land cover (LULC) in urban areas, which need to be mapped for planning. This study focused on performing a geospatial analysis of LULC in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) using remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies. The study utilised Sentinel-2 images and the ESA World Cover data set (2021) to gain detailed land cover data. The data were pre-processed, classified and analysed to assess the distribution patterns of significant land cover types such as built-up areas, vegetation, water and bare land. The findings revealed a predominant presence of built-up zones, highlighting urban growth in the region. Green cover was mainly concentrated in the outskirts, with water and bare land covering lesser areas. The spatial distribution showed a distinct dichotomy between highly urbanised centres and less urbanised peripheries. This research shows how urbanisation affects vegetation and the utility of remote sensing tools in assessing land use changes. The study offers insights for urban planning and policy to enhance sustainable land use and environmental preservation in rapidly urbanising areas like Delhi NCR.