List of articles (by subject) Land use planning
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Open Access Article
1 - Evaluation of spatial pattern of functional distribution of settlements in Zebarkhan rural area (During the period 1375-1398)
Nasibe Hosseini Hasan Afrakhteh Farhad AzizpourIn this regard, with the aim of studying the rural spatial organization, the present study seeks to first determine and form a hierarchy of settlements that can be an effective framework for the distribution of services and functions at different levels, and finally the MoreIn this regard, with the aim of studying the rural spatial organization, the present study seeks to first determine and form a hierarchy of settlements that can be an effective framework for the distribution of services and functions at different levels, and finally the prevailing spatial pattern in Identify the area. Therefore, in order to achieve the objectives of the research, using the centrality index and applying 35 variables, the studied settlements were classified at different functional levels (5 levels). It is noteworthy that the present study is applied in terms of purpose and based on descriptive-analytical method. The method of data collection is due to the nature of library and field research. Geographical territory of research is Zebarkhan village of Neishabour city. The findings of the study indicate that the lack of proper distribution of services and lack of spatial balance has increased mobility and movement between human settlements in the countryside. Hence, the two settlements of Ghadamgah, Darrud, have become the main places of intra-district traffic with the first ranks. Meanwhile, the villages of Bazhidar, Aliabad, Cheshmeh Khosrow, Mohammadabad, Qaredash, Qarebeik and Kalateh Lavidani are at the lowest level of development (deprived) and lack the minimum services and facilities.The results indicate that the pattern of flows is one-way relationships and no complementary, two-way and synergistic relationships are formed. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Determination of Potato Crop Cultivation in Hamedan Province, Using time series Satellite Images IRSP6
Ali shahbazi Loghman khodakrami kamran nasirahmadiThe aim of this study is to detect and quantify the cultivated area of potato fields in Hamadan Province using remote sensing methods and a time series of satellite photos. As a result, Awifs time-series imaging was used to determine the potato cropping area. For this p MoreThe aim of this study is to detect and quantify the cultivated area of potato fields in Hamadan Province using remote sensing methods and a time series of satellite photos. As a result, Awifs time-series imaging was used to determine the potato cropping area. For this purpose, pictures were taken at three different times when the potato plant turned green and yellow. Processing such as preparation, atmospheric and geometric correction, vegetation index, and unsupervised classification were performed on the images using appropriate training sites for supervised classification. Following the integration of these two layers, the studied area under the cropping map was prepared using the phase classification method. Additionally, by using the vegetation indices NDVI and SAVI, the area under cropping for the three main crop yields is determined first using the threshold level technique and in three temporal intervals. The kapa coefficient for potato under cropping area determined by phase classification, NDVI, and SAVI was 90, 87, and 85%, respectively. In 1998, the potato cropping area was determined to be 38740, 36728, and 36614 acres, respectively. This study clearly shows that the phase classification method and Awif data time series can be used to recognize and estimate potato under cropping area with acceptable precision and that vegetation indices distinguish potato under cropping area faster. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Study of Urban Development and Vegetation Changes in Mazandaran by Change Vector Analysis
niloufar islamzadehMazandaran province has always been considered by tourists due to its high tourism potential. Therefore, in order to satisfy the people and tourists, urban development has been expanded. On the other hand, it has a high rate of vegetation degradation. Monitoring of land MoreMazandaran province has always been considered by tourists due to its high tourism potential. Therefore, in order to satisfy the people and tourists, urban development has been expanded. On the other hand, it has a high rate of vegetation degradation. Monitoring of land use and land cover changes play an important role in landscape and urban planning and management. In this study, urban development and vegetation changes of Mazandaran province every cities were studied using Landsat satellite images over a period of 30 years by Change Vector Analysis method. The results showed that the rate of urban development and vegetation degradation change in the study period is increasing in the province. The high rate of urban development changes in terms of percentage of area is related to the cities of Babolsar, Nowshahr and Chalous ,includes 21, 15 and 11% of their total area, respectively. These three cities have the highest number of tourists per year and the highest number of villas. The high rate of destruction of deforestation in terms of area related to Sari, Neka and Behshahr, in the east of the province, includes 27, 11 and 7 hectares, respectively. Manuscript profile