Detecting the Dynamics of Urban Growth in Africa Using DMSP/OLS Nighttime Light Data

Detecting the Dynamics of Urban Growth in Africa Using DMSP/OLS Nighttime Light Data

Africa has been experiencing a rapid urbanization process, which may lead to an increase in unsustainable land use and urban poverty. Assessing the spatiotemporal characteristics of urbanization dynamics is especially important and needed for the sustainable development of Africa. Satellite-based ni...

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Main Authors: Shengnan Jiang, Guoen Wei, Zhenke Zhang, Yue Wang, Minghui Xu, Qing Wang, Priyanko Das, Binglin Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
DMSP/OLS
thresholds
nighttime lighting types
urbanization
Africa
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/1/13

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