Industrial estate planning for Mangalore Taluk in Karnataka, using remote sensing and GIS
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2006
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The present work presents a technique to prepare zoning atlas to classify the environment and risks involved in siting an industry. Based on risks involved in a classified zone, the best-suited industries are recommended. Mangalore city has been taken as the study area has for the present work. Sensitivity of study area has been checked in terms of air pollution, surface water pollution and groundwater pollution. The study relies upon the database procured for this purpose from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Karnataka State Remote Sensing Technology, Bang lore. The database mainly comprises of topographic maps, thematic maps and groundwater information. Buffering and over-laying of the thematic maps have been carried out as per the guidelines of CPCB. © Enviromedia Printed in India. All rights reserved.
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Air pollution, Database systems, Environmental impact, Geographic information systems, Groundwater pollution, Maps, Remote sensing, Site selection, Water pollution, Zoning, atmospheric pollution, database, GIS, groundwater pollution, industrial location, remote sensing, sensitivity analysis, site selection, surface water, zoning system, Asia, Eurasia, India, Karnataka, Mangalore, South Asia
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Journal of Industrial Pollution Control, 2006, 22, 1, pp. 161-170