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@article{179998,
        author = {Modi D S},
        title = {Spatial and Temporal Analysis of LULC Dynamics of Mahi and Dhadhar River Estuaries at Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat Using RS-GIS Technique},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {35-44},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179998},
        abstract = {The Gulf of Cambay (GoC), also known as the 
Gulf of Khambhat, is a vital extension of the Arabian Sea 
along Gujarat's coastline. The coastal belt plays a 
significant role in the state's economic development, 
particularly through its estuarine systems like those of the 
Mahi and Dhadhar rivers and others too. However, these 
regions are facing a multitude of environmental 
challenges due to both natural processes and human 
activities. For the Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Land 
Use Land Cove (LULC) Dynamics of Mahi and Dhadhar 
River Estuaries at Gulf of Cambay, decadal landform 
changes for the 1978-2017 time frame and Level I & II 
Classification System for Coastal Land Use Mapping for 
the geology and geomorphological features were 
considered. Satellite data were used in ArcGIS 
environment to construct the geo-data sets and produce 
LULC classified thematic maps and geo-statistics. 
Statistical analysis generated were materialised to reveal 
the outcomes. Industries, mangroves, settlements, depict 
a growth from 1978 to 2017. Sandbars have negative and 
mudflats have positive but fluctuating trend. Further 
association of classified and predictable features on 
image were established with Ground Control Points 
(GCP). The spatial extent of mud flats, salt encrusted land 
and sand bars have transformed indicating the natural 
parameters are under pressure over this region. The trend 
of fluvial water and rejuvenation through sediment flux 
in gulf in the recent time is declining compare to previous 
and in contradictory, the spatial extent of mud of marine 
nature and its deposition and change in its quality is 
striking and evident.},
        keywords = {Spatial and Temporal analysis, Gulf of  Cambay, Landform features, LULC dynamics, River  estuaries, RS & GIS},
        month = {May},
        }