JOURNAL ARTICLE

Monitoring wetland cover changes and land surface temperatures using remote sensing and GIS in Göksu Delta.

  • Published In: Integrated Environmental Assessment & Management, 2025, v. 21, n. 1. P. 93 1 of 3

  • Database: Environment Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Doğruyol, Pınar Gültürk 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on monitoring long-term spatial changes in the Göksu Delta, a Ramsar-designated wetland in Turkey, by analyzing the relationship between land surface temperature (LST) and remote sensing (RS) spectral indices, and predicting future land use patterns using machine learning (ML) methods. Using Landsat satellite imagery from 1985 to 2023, the study found a significant 58.85% reduction in Lake Akgöl’s water body, primarily linked to increased LST and human activities, with projections indicating continued declines in water bodies and vegetated areas by 2031. The research highlights the cooling effect of water bodies on surface temperature and the adverse impact of barren lands on LST, emphasizing the urgent need for effective management and conservation strategies to protect the delta’s ecosystem services and biodiversity.

Additional Information

  • Source:Integrated Environmental Assessment & Management. 2025/01, Vol. 21, Issue 1, p93
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1551-3777
  • DOI:10.1093/inteam/vjae015
  • Accession Number:183714109
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