Abstract
A systematic approach of understanding the terrain characteristics at the regional level and then narrowing down to the target areas for detailed mapping not only improves the quality of information but also saves considerably time, cost and manpower. For such activities, satellite‐based remote sensing technology has become an efficient tool, due to its synoptic/multi‐spectral/multi‐temporaI coverage. In the present study, initially, a regional level natural resources assessment was carried out using coarse scale satellite data and then based on the results, a representative site was identified for detailed studies towards resources potential evaluation and to identify the areas undergoing calamities like forest fire. This multi stage study was carried out for a part of Madhya Pradesh, India. The regional set up of the study area was carried out on 1:250,000 scale using IRS LISS III standard FCC analog and digital data. A representative site named ‘Gorna’ sub‐basin of the Son River, was selected for the detailed study at 1:50,000 scale, to mainly address the natural resources related problems of the region. The different thematic maps prepared were integrated in a GIS environment with suitable modeling for ground water prospect zone demarcation and forest fire risk zonation. Using the digital database of various themes, it could also be used appropriately for deriving other developmental plans. The result of the study demonstrate the utility of remote sensing technology for assessment of natural resources potentials at regional and local levels.
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