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1 - The role of natural factors in the settlement of ancient sites Payab Simreh 2 Basin Using the AHP model
Farzaneh Gholami .Mehran Maghsoudi shirin mohammadkhanIssue 62 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024This research investigated the relationship between the natural and geomorphological structures of the region, including: altitude, temperature, distance from the main river and distance from the drainage network, slope, geology, land use and the type of landforms, on t MoreThis research investigated the relationship between the natural and geomorphological structures of the region, including: altitude, temperature, distance from the main river and distance from the drainage network, slope, geology, land use and the type of landforms, on the distribution of ancient sites. In this research, hierarchical analysis model was used to spaial selection of the area. After analyzing the data, the relative weight of the options, sub-criteria, criteria and the final weight of the options of each layer was calculated in Excel software. The findings of the research showed that the settlement of the areas was inversely related to the height factor, the distance from the permanent river and the slope, among the geomorphological factors. Barracks and Tepe Mahor have the highest coefficient of importance. About 89% of the enclosures are located in suitable places and less than 3.5% of the enclosures are located in inappropriate locations. According to Pearson's correlation, the factors of slope, height, distance from permanent river were identified as the most important factors in the distribution of ancient sites in bottom Seymareh 2 basin. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Evaluation and analysis of spatial changes in Sirjan basin
Taybeh Mahmoodi Mohammad Abadi, Mohsen pourkhosravani Sadegh KarimiIssue 62 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024Geographical space is a device that forms the logic of the arrangement of formal patterns, processes and the function of social herdings in space. Changes in space over time are the result of various processes and trends governing it. In this regard, this research tries MoreGeographical space is a device that forms the logic of the arrangement of formal patterns, processes and the function of social herdings in space. Changes in space over time are the result of various processes and trends governing it. In this regard, this research tries to evaluate and analyze the spatial changes of Sirjan Basin. For this purpose, the basin method and spatial analysis techniques were used. The results of the research show that the rainfall in the last Quaternary was 17 mm in the central parts of the basin and almost 300 mm in the high altitudes. This amount of change in humidity and ambient temperature has caused a fundamental change in the morphogenic system of the region. Currently, there is no active glacier system in the region. Also, the temperature conditions of this basin have increased from -3.6 to 0.86 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature of the basin has changed from 16.46 in the cooling phase to 17.64 in the present time. Of course So that the highest temperature difference was related to the highest part of the basin and the lowest difference was related to the lowest point of the basin. Tracing the alluvial terraces of the old lake of Sirjan shows 4 terraces around the lake. As the highest terrace was identified at a height of 1719 meters, according to this, the water volume of Sirjan's old lake during the glacial period was 80400 m³. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Explaining the effects of changes in rural land use in Astana-Asharfieh County
rahim shoghi Nasrollah MolaeiHashjin Timor AmarIssue 62 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024Today, discussions and concerns about land use changes in rural society have been seriously considered. The main purpose of this research is to identify the influencing factors on land use changes in the villages of Astane Ashrafieh County. In the first part of the rese MoreToday, discussions and concerns about land use changes in rural society have been seriously considered. The main purpose of this research is to identify the influencing factors on land use changes in the villages of Astane Ashrafieh County. In the first part of the research, Landsat satellite images were used to investigate land use changes. In the second part, factors affecting land use changes were analyzed using statistical analysis. Based on this, 28 villages of the County were studied as a case study. The research method was descriptive-analytical.Questionnaire technique was used to collect data and statistical methods were used to analyze data. The results showed that among the independent economic indicators, the benefits of investing in the land and housing sector had the strongest correlation and relationship with land use changes. Among the independent social indicators, the indicators of the role of the owners of the second house in the village and the increase in the number of residential tourists and the need for land for construction had the strongest correlation and connection with land use changes. Among independent physical indicators, tourism in the study area had the highest correlation and relationship with land use changes. Correlation analysis between independent institutional-management indicators and land use changes showed that indicators of the weakness of executive bodies in informing agricultural land owners about the type of land use and the prohibition of land use changes had the highest correlation and a very strong relationship with land use changes in the village. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Investigation the potential of MODIS and Sentinel 5 sensors in estimating the amount of air aerosols (A Case Study: Khuzestan Province)
Hamidreza Ghafarian aboozar kiani فهیمه ARABI ALI ABADIssue 62 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024Air pollutants in Iran's metropolitan areas are among the serious challenges for managers, which also threatens the health of citizens. Monitoring air pollution is an important task in public health. Also, the unavailability of ground station data is often prevented due MoreAir pollutants in Iran's metropolitan areas are among the serious challenges for managers, which also threatens the health of citizens. Monitoring air pollution is an important task in public health. Also, the unavailability of ground station data is often prevented due to the lack of network of ground monitoring stations to know the exact amount of air pollution in different parts of the country. Therefore, the use of remote sensing images in continuous monitoring of air pollutants due to their low cost and low manpower, will be appropriate and cost-effective. In this research, Sentinel 5 satellite images and MODIS sensors have been used for analytical study to detect the average trend of changes and spatial distribution of dust in Khuzestan province. The aim of this study was to use relatively high-resolution satellite data for local monitoring of air quality/air pollution and to investigate the relationship between Sentinel and MODIS image sensors. Findings indicate significant amounts of AOD in several parts of the study area such as Ahvaz, Abadan, Khorramshahr, BandarMahshahr and Bavi. Also, a small amount of fine dust is seen in the southeastern, eastern and northeastern cities of the province. According to the results of this research, as we move from the southeast, east and northeast and move towards the southern and western parts of the province, the amount of fine dust increases. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Integration of decision-making models based on optimization, distance ratio and additive weighting in climate pattern determination
Laleh Parviz Neda Azizi Khadijeh Khani-ZangbarIssue 62 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024Climate indices by revealing the climatic diversity of the region, have led to the development of management policies in agriculture, water resources and environment fields. The performance of De Martonne, Ivanov, precipitation effectiveness, continental coefficient, te MoreClimate indices by revealing the climatic diversity of the region, have led to the development of management policies in agriculture, water resources and environment fields. The performance of De Martonne, Ivanov, precipitation effectiveness, continental coefficient, temperature, rainfall anomaly, percent of normal precipitation, vegetation, aridity and Selyaninov indices were investigated using the data of 15 meteorological stations. The effective climate index determination was done using simple additive weighting (SAW), TOPSIS and simultaneous evaluation of criteria and alternatives (SECA). The sensitivity analysis of the SECA method rather to the β coefficient had a significant effect on the results. Based on the ranking results of three multi-criteria decision-making methods, Ivanov's index performs well in severe climate conditions (with extreme high and low values), and in other climatic conditions, it is better to use it together with another climate index. The percent of normal precipitation index was overestimated in most of the stations. Rainfall anomaly index also described the climatic condition of most stations as close to normal. In determining the effective climate index, the number of meteorological data, the type of their mathematical relationship and the way of climatic demarcation are of special importance. The highest amount of intensity and percentage of changes was in the case of SAW and SECA, TOPSIS and SECA methods. The highest number of first ranks in three multi-criteria decision-making methods is related to De Martonne, aridity, vegetation indices and then effective precipitation index. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Temporal and spatial analysis of air pollutants in East Azerbaijan province
Batool Zeynali Elham Molanouri Shiva SafariIssue 62 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024The intensification of air pollution under the influence of various factors, including population growth and urbanization, is the concern of activists in this field. It is necessary to check the pollutants carefully using precise techniques. In this study, elements of N MoreThe intensification of air pollution under the influence of various factors, including population growth and urbanization, is the concern of activists in this field. It is necessary to check the pollutants carefully using precise techniques. In this study, elements of NO2, CO, and Particulate Matter effective in air pollution were analyzed spatially and temporally (monthly, annually) using the TROPOMI instrument of Sentinel 5 sensor in East Azerbaijan province. Investigations showed that in the cold season, more areas of the region experience the presence of CO and NO2 pollutants, which are mainly caused by fossil fuels, industries, and residential areas. But their concentration is high in the hot and cold seasons respectively. Evidence shows that in densely populated areas, we are facing high concentrations and the presence of NO2. A high concentration of suspended particles is also seen in the summer season. According to the findings, all three elements have a high distribution in the cold season; on the other hand, the concentration and spatial distribution of pollutants is influenced by factors such as weather, topographical conditions, and industrial centers. Manuscript profile
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1 - Investigation of sultry phenomenon in Rasht and its effect on thermal comfort
Seyed Saeid Mousavi Parviz Rezaei bahman ramezani GorabiIssue 57 , Vol. 15 , Winter 2022Climate It is one of the most complex Natural devices known on Earth. This device is composed of various elements and components along with their interaction. The result of the action and reaction of these elements and climatic components is the formation of various cli MoreClimate It is one of the most complex Natural devices known on Earth. This device is composed of various elements and components along with their interaction. The result of the action and reaction of these elements and climatic components is the formation of various climatic phenomena. One of the climatic phenomena that has received little attention in Iran and the world is the sultry phenomenon. Therefore, the view and purpose of this study is to analyze and evaluate the effect of climate on human physiological comfort and convenience under the influence of sultry phenomenon. The research is of applied type which has been done by descriptive-analytical method. The data used include average minimum, maximum and daily temperature, relative humidity, precipitation, steam pressure and dew point temperature in the statistical period of 40 years(1979-1979). For data analysis, indices of sampling intensity, partial steam pressure and sampling degree have been used. The study area in this research is the city of Rasht in Gilan province. The results indicate the greater effect of temperature element in establishing thermal comfort and the irreplaceable role of water vapor pressure and dew point temperature in construction physics. Despite the low relative humidity in June, July, August and September, the amount of sultry and the most heat disturbance is seen in these months, and August has the most severe amount of sultry. In order to establish thermal comfort, in addition to creating shade, natural air conditioning is also needed, and in this regard, solutions have been provided. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Modeling the resilience of the city against natural hazards with emphasis on floods (Case study: Ghaemshahr city)
Hamzeh Behrouzi mohammad reza zandmoghadam saeid kamyabiIssue 56 , Vol. 15 , Summer 2022With the development of urbanization, cities have become the focus of attention and the demand for natural resources and attention to their global environmental impact has increased.Urban planning and urban planning activities have increased the pressure on nature and w MoreWith the development of urbanization, cities have become the focus of attention and the demand for natural resources and attention to their global environmental impact has increased.Urban planning and urban planning activities have increased the pressure on nature and weakened its resilience, which has often had devastating consequences for cities and their inhabitants.Therefore, the purpose of this study is to model the degree of resilience of the city against natural hazards with emphasis.The method used in this study is to use GIS software to determine the most resilient points and to use the methods of genetic algorithm(GA)and particle swarm intelligence(PSO)and their programming.It is in MATLAB environment, to use it to determine the most important components of urban resilience and effective solutions to strengthen resilience.Against the flood was determined and then the final hazard map was prepared by combining all the mentioned components. In the second stage, to determine the most important components of resilience in the city, this time 32 indicators of resilience components based on 4 criteria(physical-spatial, Economic,social, institutional) and was analyzed using the method of genetic algorithm, which finally3 points of the city, respectively(Stadium Sh Hid Watani, Tlar Park, Siraj Park)were selected and prioritized as the most resilient areas. Then, in order to confirm and compare the research findings by genetic algorithm(GA)PSO method was used.In the final stage It is suggested that increasing the resilience of Ghaemshahr city in the first stage requires strengthening and modifying the structures of the natural environment and then maintaining a safe environment. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Identifying the geotourism potentials of East Azarbaijan province and its development using geotourism models (case study: Zenuzagh, Kandavan, Ashtabin)
Mansour Rahmati Faezeh Bahadori Behrouz Nezafat takle elahe navazesh hasan nezafat takleIssue 61 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024Geotourism is one of the important types of ecotourism with a responsible and conservation-oriented approach that emphasizes the popularization of earth sciences and the cultural, social and economic development of the local community. The purpose of this research is to MoreGeotourism is one of the important types of ecotourism with a responsible and conservation-oriented approach that emphasizes the popularization of earth sciences and the cultural, social and economic development of the local community. The purpose of this research is to investigate the geotourism capabilities of East Azarbaijan Province using the Pavlova, Kubalikova and Hadzik model. Three study areas including the geotourist areas of Kandavan, Zanouzgh and Ashtabin have been selected. Based on Paulova's model, the results showed that the Kandavan geotourism area with the highest score in the positive factors promoting the competitiveness of geotourist destinations includes natural wealth with a score of (7) and the highest value among the negative items of competitiveness, budget deficit and the lack of skilled professionals with a score of (5) It creates the most negative impact on the attraction of tourists. Also, the results of the Kobalikova model showed that the Kandavan region has the highest score compared to other regions with a value of (9.25). In the Hadzik model, according to the study of scientific and surplus values according to the opinion of experts and tourists, the results showed that the average scores of the items in Kandavan geotourism area with the highest score are in the first priority. Therefore, it can be concluded that by evaluating and identifying the geotourism potentials of East Azarbaijan Province and developing the capabilities, it will lead to the development of geotourism areas and attracting tourists. Manuscript profile -
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4 - بررسی اقلیم گردشگری استان کرمانشاه با استفاده از شاخصهای دمای معادل فیزیولوژیک (PET) و اقلیم آسایش گردشگری (TCI)
فاطمه منوچهری فاطمه منوچهری منصور پروین منصور پروینIssue 44 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2019یکی از نیازهای اساسی به منظور توسعه توانمندی­های گردشگری یک منطقه، اقلیم مناسب گردشگری می باشد. استفاده از پتانسیل­های گردشگری، نیازمند ارزیابی اقلیم آسایش با استفاده از روش­های علمی مورد قبول است تا به­طور سیستماتیک تأثیر عناصر اقلیمی بر فعالیت گردشگران Moreیکی از نیازهای اساسی به منظور توسعه توانمندی­های گردشگری یک منطقه، اقلیم مناسب گردشگری می باشد. استفاده از پتانسیل­های گردشگری، نیازمند ارزیابی اقلیم آسایش با استفاده از روش­های علمی مورد قبول است تا به­طور سیستماتیک تأثیر عناصر اقلیمی بر فعالیت گردشگران را مشخص سازد. با توجه به این ضرورت، در پژوهش حاضر به بررسی اقلیم گردشگری استان کرمانشاه با استفاده از دو شاخص دمای معادل فیزیولوژیک و شاخص آسایش اقلیمی انجام گرفت. این مطالعه؛ شامل تحلیل الگوی پراکندگی زمانی و مکانی مقادیر محاسبه شده برای این دو شاخص؛ به­منظور ارزیابی اقلیم آسایش در برنامه­ریزی­های گردشگری به­ویژه گردشگری طبیعی می باشد. بدین­منظور از داده­های 10 ایستگاه هواشناسی که شامل دمای هوا (متوسط و حداکثر دمای روزانه)، فشار بخار، رطوبت نسبی (متوسط و حداقل روزانه)، متوسط رطوبت نسبی روزانه، سرعت باد، میزان ابرناکی، بارش، کل ساعات آفتابی و میانگین سرعت باد طی بازه زمانی 16 ساله (1380-1396) بوده است؛استفاده گردید. پس از آماده نمودن داده­ها، آماره کلموگروف - اسمیرنوف برای آزمون نرمال بودن آن­ها بکار گرفته شد. تعیین پراکنش­های همگن مکانی و زمانی مقادیر شاخص دمای معادل فیزیولوژیک و شاخص اقلیم آسایش گردشگری هم با تحلیل خوشه­ای و بر اساس داده­های اقلیمی مورد استفاده انجام گرفت. مقادیر بدست آمده برای هر دو شاخص نشان داد که وضعیت اقلیم گردشگری استان مورد مطالعه بیش از هر چیزی؛ متأثر از شرایط توپوگرافی آن می باشد. به­گونه­ای که مناطق غربی و مرکزی با ارتفاع زیاد در سطح استان (شهرستان­های سنقر، کنگاور، هرسین، صحنه، کرمانشاه، جوانرود و اسلام­آباد غرب) در طی سال شرایط متفاوتی در مقایسه با مناطق شرقی و کم­ارتفاع­تر استان (سرپل ذهاب، گیلانغرب و قصر شیرین) به لحاظ آسایش اقلیمی و درجه تنش فیزیولوژیک دارند. به لحاظ پراکنش زمانی، اردیبهشت، خرداد و مهر مناسب­ترین زمان برای انجام فعالیت گردشگری در استان کرمانشاه می باشد. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Modeling and Predicting the Risk of Occurrence of Flood Zones Due to Rainfall Under Climate Change Conditions case study: Gorganrood watershed
Abdolhafez Panahi Gholamreza janbazghobadi Sadroddin Motevalli shahryar khaldiIssue 56 , Vol. 15 , Summer 2022.floods are known as one of the most important natural disasters. In practice, floods are one of the most devastating weather disasters in the world, both in terms of casualties and financial losses. The purpose of this study is to measure and evaluate the changes in fl More.floods are known as one of the most important natural disasters. In practice, floods are one of the most devastating weather disasters in the world, both in terms of casualties and financial losses. The purpose of this study is to measure and evaluate the changes in flood zones using the weighting technique in the GIS environment. The method of the present study, according to the nature of the problem and the subject under study, is descriptive-analytical and applied studies. With emphasis on quantitative methods, in the present study, changes in flood zones in Gorganrood watershed based on the use of meteorological station information (synoptic) with a 30-year statistical period (1989 to 2018), land use, vegetation, topographic moisture index Slope, altitude, land lithology, distance from river, river density, erosion, soil science, runoff, simulated precipitation data from LARS-WG model have been modeled and estimated. The general kriging method with the lowest mean estimation error (0.004) and the square root mean error of 82.23 is the best method for interpolation in this study. Also, in combining fuzzy analysis methods with hierarchy to determine the expected estimate, both methods had higher estimates than expected. Findings showed that 800 mm sub-basin of Normab basin in the central part of Maderso, Yale Cheshmeh and Qarnaveh basins in the northeast of Gorganrood watershed with the amount of 500 to 700 mm and the northern parts of Mohammadabad and Ghorchai basins with the amount of 300 mm. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Perspective of spatio-temporal changes of evapotranspiration in Karun catchment basin during future periods and under greenhouse gases emission scenarios
hossein behzadi karimi Gholamali Mozafari Kamal Omidvar Ahmad MazidiIssue 54 , Vol. 14 , Winter 2021In this study, the perspects of evapotranspiration changes in Karun catchment were investigated using Hargreaves- Samani method, LARS-WG6 downscaling model, and output of HadGEM2-ES model, under scenarios of RCPs for three periods of 2021-2040, 2041-2060 and 2061-2080 a MoreIn this study, the perspects of evapotranspiration changes in Karun catchment were investigated using Hargreaves- Samani method, LARS-WG6 downscaling model, and output of HadGEM2-ES model, under scenarios of RCPs for three periods of 2021-2040, 2041-2060 and 2061-2080 as compared to the period 1996-2015. The results show that the minimum average annual temperature in the catchment increases between 1.2 to 3.4 °C and the maximum temperature increases between 1.3 to 3.7 °C in future periods compared to the base period. The amount of evapotranspiration will increase in monthly, seasonal and annual time scales in the future climate, compared to the current conditions, so that the maximum increase in annual evapotranspiration in the distant future period and under the RCP8.5 scenario will be equal to 12.3% compared to the base period. The twenty-year box plot in future periods under different scenarios show that the highest evapotranspiration uncertainty occurs in the period 2061-2080 and under the scenarios RCP8.5 and RCP4.5 respectively. According to zoning maps of evapotranspiration changes in the basin, the highest amount of evapotranspiration changes will occur during the period 2061-2080 and under the RCP8.5 scenario in the western regions of the basin. Considering that Karun River originates from the mountainous areas on the north of the basin, increasing the temperature and in turn, increasing evapotranspiration in future periods will reduce the level of snow coverage in the area and will have significant negative effects on the flow of Karun River and can thus reduce the water resources of the basin. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Geomorphological consequences of the area affected by the 2017 Sarpol-e-Zahab-Azgeleh earthquake
Amjad maleki Ali AbdolmelekiIssue 59 , Vol. 16 , Summer 2023Earthquakes are considered as one of the most destructive natural disasters and at the same time the most sudden natural force that occurs as a result of failure and displacement of rocks below the earth's surface. Earthquakes are followed by many geomorphological hazar MoreEarthquakes are considered as one of the most destructive natural disasters and at the same time the most sudden natural force that occurs as a result of failure and displacement of rocks below the earth's surface. Earthquakes are followed by many geomorphological hazards and environmental consequences, which cause great damage to vulnerable areas. Following the earthquake of November 13, 2017 Sarpol-e-Zahab-Azgaleh, many slope processes such as (landslides, landslides, subsidence, etc.), as well as natural consequences (changes in the flow of springs), economic, human consequences (destruction) Residential areas, roads, destruction of agricultural lands, orchards and fish farming complexes) occurred in the area, causing damage to areas affected by the earthquake. In this research, using satellite images, field operations, the required information about the occurrence of geomorphological processes and natural and human consequences in the region were collected and their location was identified and determined on a map. In addition, with the help of Arc GIS software, zones Exposed to location threats and some of the consequences of earthquakes, their location and map were plotted. The results of the study showed that the activation of most processes, amplitude instabilities as a result of weak geological structure, monotonic and morphological conditions of the region are affected by the occurrence of earthquakes, which their past history also confirms this. Preparing a final map to identify the location of complications and consequences in the region as another result of this study can be of great help in reducing the loss of life and property during Manuscript profile -
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8 - Investigation the potential of MODIS and Sentinel 5 sensors in estimating the amount of air aerosols (A Case Study: Khuzestan Province)
Hamidreza Ghafarian aboozar kiani فهیمه ARABI ALI ABADIssue 62 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024Air pollutants in Iran's metropolitan areas are among the serious challenges for managers, which also threatens the health of citizens. Monitoring air pollution is an important task in public health. Also, the unavailability of ground station data is often prevented due MoreAir pollutants in Iran's metropolitan areas are among the serious challenges for managers, which also threatens the health of citizens. Monitoring air pollution is an important task in public health. Also, the unavailability of ground station data is often prevented due to the lack of network of ground monitoring stations to know the exact amount of air pollution in different parts of the country. Therefore, the use of remote sensing images in continuous monitoring of air pollutants due to their low cost and low manpower, will be appropriate and cost-effective. In this research, Sentinel 5 satellite images and MODIS sensors have been used for analytical study to detect the average trend of changes and spatial distribution of dust in Khuzestan province. The aim of this study was to use relatively high-resolution satellite data for local monitoring of air quality/air pollution and to investigate the relationship between Sentinel and MODIS image sensors. Findings indicate significant amounts of AOD in several parts of the study area such as Ahvaz, Abadan, Khorramshahr, BandarMahshahr and Bavi. Also, a small amount of fine dust is seen in the southeastern, eastern and northeastern cities of the province. According to the results of this research, as we move from the southeast, east and northeast and move towards the southern and western parts of the province, the amount of fine dust increases. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Determining the potential of flooding using Topsis method, case study mazandaran province, Galandrud catchment
Reza Esmaili Eesa Jokar Sarhangi Parvin Roshan NekoIssue 31 , Vol. 9 , Summer 2016Various factors such as morphometric of the basin, rainfall, soil type and vegetation have an important role in the potential of flooding. Flood hazard mapping is very important for catchment Management. Catchment morphometric parameters control its hydrologic response. MoreVarious factors such as morphometric of the basin, rainfall, soil type and vegetation have an important role in the potential of flooding. Flood hazard mapping is very important for catchment Management. Catchment morphometric parameters control its hydrologic response. Understanding a basin’s response to high rainfall based on geomorphological indices can be valuable when studying flood hazard in ungauged catchments. The study area, Galandrud catchment is located in the northeastern Alborz, Mazandaran province and south of Royan city. In this research, Galandrud catchment divided to 12 sub- catchment. Twelve criteria were chosen; including catchment area, drainage density, compactness coefficient, circularity ratio, confluence ratio, area ratio, length ratio, basin slope, river gradient, concentration time, mean annual precipitation and curve number. To quantify potential of flood these parameters are integrated with a technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). The TOPSIS technique is one of the multi criteria decision making method, which, it is defined as the alternative that is simultaneously farthest from the negative ideal and closest to the ideal alternative. The weight for each indicator is determined based on Shannon’s entropy. The results of the TOPSIS analyses indicated that sub-catchments 12, 10 and 3 with closeness coefficient 0.548, 0.486 and 0.462 have ranking 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Explaining the effects of changes in rural land use in Astana-Asharfieh County
rahim shoghi Nasrollah MolaeiHashjin Timor AmarIssue 62 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2024Today, discussions and concerns about land use changes in rural society have been seriously considered. The main purpose of this research is to identify the influencing factors on land use changes in the villages of Astane Ashrafieh County. In the first part of the rese MoreToday, discussions and concerns about land use changes in rural society have been seriously considered. The main purpose of this research is to identify the influencing factors on land use changes in the villages of Astane Ashrafieh County. In the first part of the research, Landsat satellite images were used to investigate land use changes. In the second part, factors affecting land use changes were analyzed using statistical analysis. Based on this, 28 villages of the County were studied as a case study. The research method was descriptive-analytical.Questionnaire technique was used to collect data and statistical methods were used to analyze data. The results showed that among the independent economic indicators, the benefits of investing in the land and housing sector had the strongest correlation and relationship with land use changes. Among the independent social indicators, the indicators of the role of the owners of the second house in the village and the increase in the number of residential tourists and the need for land for construction had the strongest correlation and connection with land use changes. Among independent physical indicators, tourism in the study area had the highest correlation and relationship with land use changes. Correlation analysis between independent institutional-management indicators and land use changes showed that indicators of the weakness of executive bodies in informing agricultural land owners about the type of land use and the prohibition of land use changes had the highest correlation and a very strong relationship with land use changes in the village. Manuscript profile