Investigation of the vegetation cover and the vulnerability of the mashhad regions to desertification by using MODIS image and EVI

Abolfazl Abdollahi, Mozhgan Pashaei Nezhad, Biswajeet Pradhan*

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Abstract

Desertification is a natural phenomenon that threatens the biomass of the world in various forms, and the adverse effects of this phenomenon can be observed in different parts of the planet. Some events and complications of the earth's surface, such as vegetation coverage, have changed over time due to natural or human factors, thereby affecting the ecosystem's condition and performance. Vegetation coverage is a critical factor in the assessment of desertification, and continuous production of accurate vegetation maps is an important tool for monitoring natural resources and the environment. Therefore, this paper used MODIS images to investigate the vulnerability of the Mashhad regions in Iran to desertification according to the enhanced vegetation index (EVI) for various periods. Experimental results showed that the Mashhad regions had the highest vulnerability to desertification during 2001-2005, given the highest variation in the EVI in this period.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings
Subtitle of host publicationCYBERNETICSCOM 2019 - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Computational Intelligence: Towards a Smart and Human-Centered Cyber World
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages46-49
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728108674
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event2019 IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Computational Intelligence, CYBERNETICSCOM 2019 - Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Duration: 22 Aug 201924 Aug 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings: CYBERNETICSCOM 2019 - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Computational Intelligence: Towards a Smart and Human-Centered Cyber World

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Computational Intelligence, CYBERNETICSCOM 2019
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBanda Aceh
Period22/08/1924/08/19

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