Employing modern geospatial technologies in the classification and monitoring of spatial changes in the Al-Hammar Marsh for the period 1973-2022
Keywords:
land cover, land use, change detection, change rate, Al-Hammar Marsh, satellite imagery.Abstract
Abstract:
The wetlands of southern Iraq, including the Al-Hammar Marsh, are among the most important aquatic ecosystems in the world. They are a source of agricultural life and a habitat for ancient civilization. Additionally, they are rich in wildlife, fisheries, agriculture, and land cover. However, a series of natural and human factors have led to a state of spatial changes in the aquatic and plant ecosystems. Therefore, it is necessary to utilize remote sensing techniques and geographic information systems (GIS) to monitor and observe the spatial and environmental changes in the Al-Hammar Marsh for the period 1973-2022, in order to classify land use, land cover, and prepare application maps in this field. These technologies serve as an important source of data, providing efficient and effective information that traditional methods cannot obtain.
