Simulation and prediction of land use and land cover change using GIS, remote sensing and CA-Markov model

This study analyzes the characteristics of land use/land cover change in Jordan’s Irbid governorate, 1984–2018, and predicts future land use/land cover for 2030 and 2050 using a cellular automata-Markov model. The results inform planners and decision makers of past and current spatial dynamics of la...

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Main Authors: H.A. Khawaldah, I. Farhan, N.M. Alzboun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GJESM Publisher 2020-04-01
Series:Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management
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Online Access:https://www.gjesm.net/article_37291_4014e44a5e654af90ab8f48b2ef7d41a.pdf