This document discusses coastal erosion and the various natural processes that cause erosion along coastlines. It identifies different types of erosion including weathering, where rock breaks down but remains in place, and erosion, where broken down rock is transported. The key agents that drive coastal erosion are winds, waves, currents, tides, sea level change, and erosion itself. These forces can gradually shape coastlines over long periods and temporarily redistribute sediment. The document outlines different types of coastal landforms that form, like barrier islands and dunes, as well as human-built coastal structures used to combat erosion.
This document provides an introduction to remote sensing. It discusses different types of remote sensing platforms including ground-based, airborne, and spaceborne sensors. Spaceborne sensors carried by satellites have advantages over airborne sensors due to their ability to cover large areas repeatedly from orbit. The document discusses different types of satellite orbits and how they determine spatial and temporal resolution. It also covers various sensor resolutions including spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal and how they are related to sensor design tradeoffs. Multispectral scanning techniques used in remote sensing are explained.
GPS uses trilateration to determine location based on distances to at least three satellites. Each satellite transmits its precise location and time of transmission. The GPS receiver uses the speed of light and transmission time to calculate distances, allowing it to determine its position at the intersection of distance spheres from multiple satellites. Accuracy relies on precise timekeeping of satellites and receivers.
The document discusses how better water management can help mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts. It outlines how climate change will increase droughts and floods, reducing agricultural yields. Improved water management through practices like irrigation, storage infrastructure, and basin allocation can boost productivity and buffer communities from income fluctuations. The document also notes that water management must be considered at the basin scale to account for climate change scenarios and trans-boundary agreements. Research is still needed to understand impacts at local scales and identify most effective adaptation strategies.
Raw remote sensing images contain errors that must be corrected through pre-processing before analysis. Pre-processing involves radiometric, geometric, and atmospheric corrections. Radiometric corrections address distortions in pixel values from issues like noise, striping, or dropped scan lines. Geometric corrections rectify distortions caused by terrain, sensor geometry, and platform movement using ground control points. Atmospheric corrections reduce haze effects through techniques like dark object subtraction that assume minimum surface reflectance values. Pre-processing is essential for producing accurate, georeferenced images suitable for analysis and interpretation.
This document summarizes various coastal hazards. It categorizes hazards as either rapid-onset (e.g. coastal flooding from storm surge or tsunamis) or slow-onset (e.g. coastal erosion, land subsidence, or saltwater intrusion). Rapid-onset hazards are caused by sudden events like earthquakes generating tsunamis or storms producing storm surge, while slow-onset hazards occur gradually over time from erosion, sinking land, or encroaching seawater. The document also discusses how human activities like dams, seawalls, and jetties can disrupt sediment flows and influence coastal changes. Mitigation measures proposed include protective infrastructure, emergency response improvements, and climate information services.
Digital Elevation Model (DEM) is the digital representation of the land surface elevation with respect to any reference datum. DEM is frequently used to refer to any digital representation of a topographic surface. DEM is the simplest form of digital representation of topography. GIS applications depend mainly on DEMs, today.
Landsat was a joint NASA/USGS satellite program designed to systematically acquire global land surface images. Landsat 1 was launched in 1972 as the first satellite dedicated to observing Earth's land areas. Subsequent Landsat satellites carried improved sensors with higher spatial, spectral, and radiometric resolutions. Landsat provides repetitive coverage of the entire global land mass with images useful for mapping and monitoring land use change over time.
Brief introduction to the topic on Oceanography. Anyone who have interested to study the basic of oceanography may be refer to this slide.
for me information kindly refer to the text book
"Essentials of Oceanography" Alan P. Trujillo Harold V. Thurman
(Eleventh Edition)
Fronts are boundaries between two air masses of differing characteristics. There are four main types of fronts: cold fronts, warm fronts, occluded fronts, and stationary fronts. Cold fronts are steep boundaries where cold air overrides warm air, bringing precipitation. Warm fronts are more gradual, with light, continuous precipitation as warm air rises over cold air. Occluded fronts occur when a cold front catches up to a warm front. Stationary fronts have little or no movement as the air masses are parallel.
The Milankovitch cycle theory explains changes in the Earth's orbit that cause variations in seasons over long periods of time. The theory was proposed by Serbian astronomer Milutin Milankovitch and attributes climate shifts to three factors: eccentricity affecting the distance between Earth and Sun, obliquity changing the tilt of Earth's axis, and precession altering the orientation of Earth's rotational axis over thousands of years. Together, these orbital variations influence the amount of solar radiation received to potentially trigger ice ages and temperature fluctuations.
The document discusses various landforms found in arid and semi-arid landscapes formed by wind erosion. It describes different types of deserts including ergs which are seas of sand, regs which are desert pavements, and hamadas where bedrock predominates. It also outlines various erosional landforms caused by wind such as deflation hollows, ventifacts which are sand-blasted rock surfaces, yardangs, and different types of migrating dunes including longitudinal, transverse, barchan, and parabolic dunes. It provides examples of many of these landforms.
This document discusses the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in emergency management. It defines emergency management as applying science, technology, planning and management to deal with extreme events that can harm people and property. The key roles of GIS in emergency management are discussed, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases. A case study is presented on using GIS-based network modeling to allocate emergency resources like hospitals, shelters and supplies to affected areas during disasters. The methodology, prototype model and results for Chennai, India are described, showing how GIS can optimize resource allocation and routing to impacted locations.
El Ni?o and La Ni?a are opposite phases of the El Ni?o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, which involves irregular changes in ocean temperatures and weather patterns in the equatorial Pacific. El Ni?o brings unusually warm water to Peru and Ecuador, weakening trade winds and affecting global weather. It occurs every 2-7 years and can cause flooding in some areas and drought in others. The thermocline and convective loops influence the cycle. Scientists monitor buoys and use models to predict when El Ni?o and La Ni?a events will occur.
The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a low pressure belt that circles the Earth near the equator, where the trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres meet. It is characterized by convective thunderstorm activity and varies in position seasonally, tracking the sun's zenith point and being more prominent over land than water. The ITCZ generates the wettest weather around the equator through the year and can propagate several hundred miles north or south depending on the hemisphere and season.
The purpose of choosing this topic is to aware you about sentinel satellites that leads to new discoveries and ultimately changes the arena of Remote Sensing.
This document provides an overview of coastal environments and processes. It defines coastal zones and features such as the littoral zone, beach, foreshore, and backshore. It describes factors that influence coastal areas like lithology, geological structures, processes, sea level changes and human impacts. Coastal processes discussed include waves, tides, storm surges, wave refraction, and marine erosion. The summary discusses key coastal landforms and how they are formed by coastal processes.
The global atmospheric circulation system transports heat around the Earth's atmosphere and affects climate and weather patterns. It involves warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles, creating circulation cells. Without this system, temperatures would become more extreme between the tropics and poles.
This document defines tides and discusses theories about their generation and types. It introduces the equilibrium and dynamic theories of tides, which explain tides through the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. It describes different types of tides, including spring tides during a full or new moon, neap tides during quarter phases, and rare proxigean spring tides when the moon is closest to Earth. The document also briefly discusses harnessing tidal energy and provides references used.
Remote sensing and GIS techniques can contribute significantly to groundwater modeling efforts. Remote sensing provides spatial data on land cover, vegetation, rainfall, and terrain that are important model inputs. GIS allows integration of diverse data layers, conceptualization of recharge/discharge areas, and output visualization. However, remote sensing has limitations, such as an inability to directly measure groundwater levels or recharge. Overall, combining remote sensing, GIS, and field data can improve conceptual models and produce more accurate modeling results for groundwater management.
Impact of Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) on Indian RainfallSowmiya Raja
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Most of us know only about El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) which determine the rainfall in tropics and subtropics. Here is another oscillation which moves across the globe and determines the rainfall pattern of Australia, Maritime continent and India. It plays an important role in NEM of Tamil Nadu.
This document discusses three methods for measuring height from aerial photographs: relief displacement, shadow length, and stereoscopic parallax. Relief displacement measures height by how far an object is shifted from its true position in an aerial photo due to its elevation. Shadow length measures height by using the length of an object's shadow and the sun angle. Stereoscopic parallax measures height by comparing the difference in an object's position between two overlapping aerial photos taken from different positions. Formulas are provided for calculating height from measurements obtained using each of these three methods.
Microwave remote sensing uses both passive and active sensors operating within the wavelength range of 1mm to 1m. Passive sensors such as microwave radiometers record naturally emitted energy, while active sensors like synthetic aperture radar (SAR) generate their own electromagnetic signals. SAR is an example of side-looking radar that uses signal processing to synthesize a very long antenna and improve azimuth resolution. Radar imagery exhibits characteristics like penetration of vegetation and clouds, day/night imaging, and sensitivity to surface properties. However, it also shows distortions from terrain relief and speckle noise from signal interference.
Introduction to natural hazard and disaster management Jahangir Alam
?
The document discusses natural hazards and disasters. It notes that the Earth experiences approximately 2,000 earth tremors and 2 earthquakes strong enough to cause damage daily. There are also around 1,800 active thunderstorms globally at any given time and 4-5 tornadoes per day. The document provides definitions of key terms like hazards, disasters, risk, and vulnerability. It explains that disasters occur at the intersection of hazards, vulnerability, and insufficient risk reduction measures. Disaster risk management aims to reduce risks through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
Estimation of Groundwater Recharge Using WetSpass and MODFLOWPutika Ashfar Khoiri
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The document discusses methods for estimating groundwater recharge using the WetSpass and MODFLOW models. WetSpass is a physically based model that uses inputs like land use, soil type, and climate data to calculate spatial patterns of evapotranspiration, surface runoff, and groundwater recharge. The recharge output from WetSpass is then used as input for the MODFLOW groundwater flow model. Together, WetSpass and MODFLOW allow for the simulation of spatially variable recharge and groundwater flow.
This document discusses morphogenetic regions, which are areas classified based on dominant geomorphic processes influenced by climate. It provides context on the concept of regions and defines morphogenetic and functional regions. It then discusses geomorphology and climatic geomorphology, noting how climate affects landform development. Several theories on classifying morphogenetic regions are summarized, including those proposed by Peltier based on temperature and precipitation ranges, and K?ppen based on vegetation zones. Dominant geomorphic processes are described for different proposed morphoclimatic zones.
Brief introduction to the topic on Oceanography. Anyone who have interested to study the basic of oceanography may be refer to this slide.
for me information kindly refer to the text book
"Essentials of Oceanography" Alan P. Trujillo Harold V. Thurman
(Eleventh Edition)
Fronts are boundaries between two air masses of differing characteristics. There are four main types of fronts: cold fronts, warm fronts, occluded fronts, and stationary fronts. Cold fronts are steep boundaries where cold air overrides warm air, bringing precipitation. Warm fronts are more gradual, with light, continuous precipitation as warm air rises over cold air. Occluded fronts occur when a cold front catches up to a warm front. Stationary fronts have little or no movement as the air masses are parallel.
The Milankovitch cycle theory explains changes in the Earth's orbit that cause variations in seasons over long periods of time. The theory was proposed by Serbian astronomer Milutin Milankovitch and attributes climate shifts to three factors: eccentricity affecting the distance between Earth and Sun, obliquity changing the tilt of Earth's axis, and precession altering the orientation of Earth's rotational axis over thousands of years. Together, these orbital variations influence the amount of solar radiation received to potentially trigger ice ages and temperature fluctuations.
The document discusses various landforms found in arid and semi-arid landscapes formed by wind erosion. It describes different types of deserts including ergs which are seas of sand, regs which are desert pavements, and hamadas where bedrock predominates. It also outlines various erosional landforms caused by wind such as deflation hollows, ventifacts which are sand-blasted rock surfaces, yardangs, and different types of migrating dunes including longitudinal, transverse, barchan, and parabolic dunes. It provides examples of many of these landforms.
This document discusses the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in emergency management. It defines emergency management as applying science, technology, planning and management to deal with extreme events that can harm people and property. The key roles of GIS in emergency management are discussed, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases. A case study is presented on using GIS-based network modeling to allocate emergency resources like hospitals, shelters and supplies to affected areas during disasters. The methodology, prototype model and results for Chennai, India are described, showing how GIS can optimize resource allocation and routing to impacted locations.
El Ni?o and La Ni?a are opposite phases of the El Ni?o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, which involves irregular changes in ocean temperatures and weather patterns in the equatorial Pacific. El Ni?o brings unusually warm water to Peru and Ecuador, weakening trade winds and affecting global weather. It occurs every 2-7 years and can cause flooding in some areas and drought in others. The thermocline and convective loops influence the cycle. Scientists monitor buoys and use models to predict when El Ni?o and La Ni?a events will occur.
The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a low pressure belt that circles the Earth near the equator, where the trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres meet. It is characterized by convective thunderstorm activity and varies in position seasonally, tracking the sun's zenith point and being more prominent over land than water. The ITCZ generates the wettest weather around the equator through the year and can propagate several hundred miles north or south depending on the hemisphere and season.
The purpose of choosing this topic is to aware you about sentinel satellites that leads to new discoveries and ultimately changes the arena of Remote Sensing.
This document provides an overview of coastal environments and processes. It defines coastal zones and features such as the littoral zone, beach, foreshore, and backshore. It describes factors that influence coastal areas like lithology, geological structures, processes, sea level changes and human impacts. Coastal processes discussed include waves, tides, storm surges, wave refraction, and marine erosion. The summary discusses key coastal landforms and how they are formed by coastal processes.
The global atmospheric circulation system transports heat around the Earth's atmosphere and affects climate and weather patterns. It involves warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles, creating circulation cells. Without this system, temperatures would become more extreme between the tropics and poles.
This document defines tides and discusses theories about their generation and types. It introduces the equilibrium and dynamic theories of tides, which explain tides through the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. It describes different types of tides, including spring tides during a full or new moon, neap tides during quarter phases, and rare proxigean spring tides when the moon is closest to Earth. The document also briefly discusses harnessing tidal energy and provides references used.
Remote sensing and GIS techniques can contribute significantly to groundwater modeling efforts. Remote sensing provides spatial data on land cover, vegetation, rainfall, and terrain that are important model inputs. GIS allows integration of diverse data layers, conceptualization of recharge/discharge areas, and output visualization. However, remote sensing has limitations, such as an inability to directly measure groundwater levels or recharge. Overall, combining remote sensing, GIS, and field data can improve conceptual models and produce more accurate modeling results for groundwater management.
Impact of Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) on Indian RainfallSowmiya Raja
?
Most of us know only about El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) which determine the rainfall in tropics and subtropics. Here is another oscillation which moves across the globe and determines the rainfall pattern of Australia, Maritime continent and India. It plays an important role in NEM of Tamil Nadu.
This document discusses three methods for measuring height from aerial photographs: relief displacement, shadow length, and stereoscopic parallax. Relief displacement measures height by how far an object is shifted from its true position in an aerial photo due to its elevation. Shadow length measures height by using the length of an object's shadow and the sun angle. Stereoscopic parallax measures height by comparing the difference in an object's position between two overlapping aerial photos taken from different positions. Formulas are provided for calculating height from measurements obtained using each of these three methods.
Microwave remote sensing uses both passive and active sensors operating within the wavelength range of 1mm to 1m. Passive sensors such as microwave radiometers record naturally emitted energy, while active sensors like synthetic aperture radar (SAR) generate their own electromagnetic signals. SAR is an example of side-looking radar that uses signal processing to synthesize a very long antenna and improve azimuth resolution. Radar imagery exhibits characteristics like penetration of vegetation and clouds, day/night imaging, and sensitivity to surface properties. However, it also shows distortions from terrain relief and speckle noise from signal interference.
Introduction to natural hazard and disaster management Jahangir Alam
?
The document discusses natural hazards and disasters. It notes that the Earth experiences approximately 2,000 earth tremors and 2 earthquakes strong enough to cause damage daily. There are also around 1,800 active thunderstorms globally at any given time and 4-5 tornadoes per day. The document provides definitions of key terms like hazards, disasters, risk, and vulnerability. It explains that disasters occur at the intersection of hazards, vulnerability, and insufficient risk reduction measures. Disaster risk management aims to reduce risks through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
Estimation of Groundwater Recharge Using WetSpass and MODFLOWPutika Ashfar Khoiri
?
The document discusses methods for estimating groundwater recharge using the WetSpass and MODFLOW models. WetSpass is a physically based model that uses inputs like land use, soil type, and climate data to calculate spatial patterns of evapotranspiration, surface runoff, and groundwater recharge. The recharge output from WetSpass is then used as input for the MODFLOW groundwater flow model. Together, WetSpass and MODFLOW allow for the simulation of spatially variable recharge and groundwater flow.
This document discusses morphogenetic regions, which are areas classified based on dominant geomorphic processes influenced by climate. It provides context on the concept of regions and defines morphogenetic and functional regions. It then discusses geomorphology and climatic geomorphology, noting how climate affects landform development. Several theories on classifying morphogenetic regions are summarized, including those proposed by Peltier based on temperature and precipitation ranges, and K?ppen based on vegetation zones. Dominant geomorphic processes are described for different proposed morphoclimatic zones.