Drought and vegetation analysis in Tarsus River Basin (Southern Turkey) using GIS and Remote Sensing data
Journal Title: Journal of Human Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
In this study, the effects of topographic variables on drought and vegetation in dry season have been examined. Distributions of dry conditions in Tarsus River Basin were derived using the NDVI, NDMI indexes and LST (Land Surface Temperature) from landsat8 image bands.There is large difference in elevation in the study area. Local climatic conditions are formed under the influence of altitude and morphological structure. Narrow and deep valleys in the topography create more moderate temperature/moisture conditions and are the main distribution area of tall forest vegetation. High radiation in the highest plateau system and, extreme temperature/moisture values led short-lived herbaceous vegetation to spread. Due to high insolation/temperature and restricted marine affect, establishment of scrub vegetation can be observed both in mid-elevation and south-sloping plateau of the study area. Anthropogenic agricultural fields form the land surface with the potential of high temperature/evapotranspiration rate in harvesting periods. Broadleaf plant species spread in areas close to the base of the valley stream. Plantation forest has been created in areas of near-shore sand dunes and very small delta (marsh).Variability in topography also increases the width of the combination of factors that shape the vegetation. This also enables the number of taxa to increase and unusual taxa to co-exist.
Authors and Affiliations
Celalettin Duran
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP643737
- DOI -
- Views 54
- Downloads 0
Contact disturbance and self-esteem as the predictors of the abuse perceived in romantic relationship<p>Romantik ilişkilerde algılanan istismarın yordayıcıları olarak temas engelleri ve benlik saygısı
Abuse in romantic relationships, in a general sense, includes provision of power and control by means of physical, psychological and sexual senses by couples who are in an emotional relationship. The aim of this study is...
University students’ opinions of the meaning of leisure and their perceived freedom in leisure
The aim of this study is to examine the perceptions of university students towards leisure and perceived freedom in leisure on the basis of different variables. To this end, a total of 250 university students in total, 1...
Collection and protection of digital evidences in audit processes<p>Denetim süreçlerinde dijital delillerin elde edilmesi ve korunması
Wide usage of information technologies in banking, finance, health and other commercial sectors requires performing of audit of these sectors through information systems. Collecting and protecting electronic evidence is...
Determination of the constraints of bicycle use ın urban life<p>Kent yaşamında bisiklet kullanım engellerinin belirlenmesi
The aim of this study is to determine the constraints of bicycle use in the cities and to propose solutions for the subject.The sample of the study was selected by using convenience sampling method. A total of 787 bicycl...
Determining needs of Ege University students regarding orientation and academic consultancy services<p>Ege Üniversitesi öğrencilerinin oryantasyon ve akademik danışmanlık hizmetleri ile ilgili gereksinimlerinin belirlenmesi
The aim of this study is to determine the needs of Ege University (EU) students regarding orientation and academic consultancy services. The population (N=48975) of the study consists of students studying on EU Bornova C...