Geospatial Dynamics of Urban Evolution: Land Use and Thermal Trends Transitions in Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)

By : Shashikant Ghute , Santosh Bhailume

Page No: 352-376

Abstract
The present study explores the association between urban growth, land use modifications, and changes in land surface temperatures in Navi Mumbai over three decades (19912021). The study offers an in-depth perspective on Navi Mumbai’s changing urban terrain by adopting advanced GIS and Remote Sensing applications combined with the Landsat series satellite data. The hybrid image classification process, supported by Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, and ERDAS, reveals the pattern of urbanization and categorizes land use. Preliminary results indicate discernible shifts in land use classes over the study period, reflecting the profound impact of urbanization on Navi Mumbai’s spatial configuration. The spatiotemporal analysis of LST patterns uncovers notable variations in thermal signatures across different urban land cover types. The study’s findings shed light on the urbanization dynamics within Navi Mumbai and underscore the importance of incorporating geospatial analyses in urban planning and environmental management strategies.

Authotrs :
Shashikant Ghute : Department of Geography, MVP’s KTHM College Nashik, Maharashtra, India. 
Santosh Bhailume : Department of Geography, KVNNSPS’s Arts, and Commerce, College, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. 
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/ATNAGI.2024.44.02.8