Application of Markov Chain Model and ArcGIS in Land Use Projection of Ala River Catchment, Akure, Nigeria

Increase land use change is one of the consequences of rapid population growth of cities in developing countries with its negative consequences on the environment. This study generates previous and present land use of Ala watershed and project the future land use using Markov chain model and ArcGIS...

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Main Authors: P. A. Adegbola, J. R. Adewumi, O. A. Obiora-Okeke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Engineering and Technology 2021-06-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Technological Development
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Online Access:https://journal.njtd.com.ng/index.php/njtd/article/view/606