GIS, remote sensing, and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approach for rainwater harvesting site selection in arid regions: Feija Plain case study, Zagora (Morocco)

IF 2.3 Q2 REMOTE SENSING
Adil Moumane, Abdelhaq Ait Enajar, Fatima Ezzahra El Ghazali, Abdellah Khouz, Ahmed Karmaoui, Jamal Al Karkouri, Mouhcine Batchi
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Abstract

The watermelon cultivation industry in Morocco's arid desert regions has experienced swift expansion due to increasing demand both nationally and globally. Nevertheless, this growth has led to the depletion of the already scarce groundwater resources, necessitating a paradigm shift in water resource management. This study adopts an integrated approach, leveraging field measurements, laser diffraction for soil particle size analysis, GIS mapping, and remote sensing, to pinpoint optimal sites for rainwater harvesting (RWH). A comprehensive methodology involving Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS CN), and various conditioning criteria layers (Rainfall, Land Use and Land Cover, Geomorphology, Slope, Topographic Wetness Index, Infiltration number, and Aspect) was applied. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) assigned weights to criteria, and a Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) approach in GIS produced an RWH suitability map. The map, classified into four zones (unsuitable, low, moderate, and high cover), showed promising potential for 5.24% of the study area. Field data validation after significant rain events confirmed an 86 percent overall map accuracy. Eight recommended RWH sites, including GPS coordinates, are proposed for decision-makers to facilitate strategic implementation, ensuring sustainable water availability for both drinking and irrigation in this arid region.

干旱地区雨水收集选址的地理信息系统、遥感和层次分析法(AHP):扎戈拉(摩洛哥)费加平原案例研究
由于国内和全球需求不断增长,摩洛哥干旱沙漠地区的西瓜种植业迅速发展。然而,这种增长导致本已稀缺的地下水资源枯竭,因此必须转变水资源管理模式。本研究采用综合方法,利用实地测量、用于土壤粒度分析的激光衍射、地理信息系统制图和遥感技术,确定雨水收集(RWH)的最佳地点。采用的综合方法包括土壤保持服务曲线数(SCS CN)和各种调节标准层(降雨量、土地利用和土地覆盖、地貌、坡度、地形湿润指数、渗透数和纵横比)。采用层次分析法(AHP)对标准进行加权,并在地理信息系统中采用加权线性组合法(WLC)绘制出了农村水利和卫生设施适宜性地图。该地图分为四个区域(不适宜区、低覆盖区、中等覆盖区和高覆盖区),显示 5.24% 的研究区域具有发展潜力。重大降雨事件后的实地数据验证证实,地图的总体准确率为 86%。为决策者提出了八个建议的 RWH 站点(包括 GPS 坐标),以促进战略实施,确保该干旱地区饮用水和灌溉用水的可持续供应。
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Applied Geomatics
Applied Geomatics REMOTE SENSING-
CiteScore
5.40
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3.70%
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61
期刊介绍: Applied Geomatics (AGMJ) is the official journal of SIFET the Italian Society of Photogrammetry and Topography and covers all aspects and information on scientific and technical advances in the geomatics sciences. The Journal publishes innovative contributions in geomatics applications ranging from the integration of instruments, methodologies and technologies and their use in the environmental sciences, engineering and other natural sciences. The areas of interest include many research fields such as: remote sensing, close range and videometric photogrammetry, image analysis, digital mapping, land and geographic information systems, geographic information science, integrated geodesy, spatial data analysis, heritage recording; network adjustment and numerical processes. Furthermore, Applied Geomatics is open to articles from all areas of deformation measurements and analysis, structural engineering, mechanical engineering and all trends in earth and planetary survey science and space technology. The Journal also contains notices of conferences and international workshops, industry news, and information on new products. It provides a useful forum for professional and academic scientists involved in geomatics science and technology. Information on Open Research Funding and Support may be found here: https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/institutional-agreements
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