Authors : Dr. Aarav Mehta, Ms. Riya Sharma
Abstract : The assessment of groundwater potential zones is essential for sustainable water resource management, particularly in regions facing water scarcity. This study focuses on the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques to map groundwater potential zones. Various thematic layers including geology, geomorphology, soil, slope, land use/land cover, rainfall, and drainage density were generated using satellite imagery and field data. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) was applied using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to assign weights to each parameter. The resulting potential zone map classifies the region into high, moderate, and low groundwater potential areas. The findings highlight the efficiency of GIS-RS integration in providing spatially accurate, cost-effective, and timely solutions for groundwater resource planning.
Keywords : GIS, Remote Sensing, Groundwater Potential, Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, AHP, Thematic Layers, Water Resource Management
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