Morphometric Characterization of Watersheds of Gomti River Basin using Geospatial Technique

By : Raghvendra Singh , Sudhakar Shukla

Page No: 138-151

Abstract
In this work, remote sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques were developed to update drainage and surface water bodies as well as assess relief, linear, and aerial morphometric characteristics of the Gomti river watershed in Uttar Pradesh. The Gomti River Basin covers 3520 square kilometers. According to morphometric research, the drainage networks of the Gomti river basin have a sub-parallel drainage pattern and are subdendritic. Because of variations in slope and terrain, the stream length ratio varies. The study concluded that the streams in the Gomti River Basin watershed are at a mature stage, indicating geomorphic development. The topography and geometric growth of the watershed are used to explain differences in bifurcation ratio values. Stream frequencies in watersheds have a positive relationship with drainage density, indicating an increase in stream population as drainage density rises. The goal of this study is to examine the morphometric analysis of the Gomti river watershed under various physiographic situations. One of the most crucial analyses for the management and development of watersheds is morphometric analysis.

Authors :
Raghvendra Singh : Jr. Cartographic Assistant, Soil and Land Use Survey of India, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh.
Sudhakar Shukla : Scientist - SE (SWRD) and Head, School of Geo-informatics, Remote Sensing Applications Centre, Lucknow - 226021, Uttar Pradesh.

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/ATNAGI.2023.43.01.10