Use of multi-source remotely sensed data in monitoring the spatial distribution of pools and pool dynamics along non-perennial rivers in semi-arid environments, South Africa

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2022

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Taylor and Francis Group

Abstract

This study explored the use of multi-source remotely sensed data in monitoring the spatial distribution of pools and pool dynamics in two distinct semi-arid sites in South Africa. The factors that control the pool dynamics were also examined. Three water extraction indices were used, these included Normalised Difference Water Index (NDWI), Modified NDWI and Normalised Difference Vegetation Index. In addition, random forest classifier and Sentinel-1 SAR data were used in mapping pools and pools dynamics for both sites.

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Remote sensing, Technology, Water resource management, South Africa, Climate change

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Maswanganye, S. E. et al. (2022). Use of multi-source remotely sensed data in monitoring the spatial distribution of pools and pool dynamics along non-perennial rivers in semi-arid environments, South Africa. Geocarto International, 37(25), 10970–10989. https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2022.2043453