The significance of morphometric analysis for obtaining groundwater potential zones in a structurally controlled terrain

Sreedevi, P. D.; Subrahmanyam, K.; Ahmed, Shakeel

doi:10.1007/s00254-004-1166-1

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“…For hydrological investigations, slope plays an important role which is governed by geomorphic processes having different lithological resistances (Sreedevi et al 2005). The recent widespread availability of digital terrain data has made automatic procedures for topographic analyses popular.…”

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“…Raster-to-vector conversion was carried out using the module available in ArcGIS and drainage was created as line coverage, assigning unique ids for various stream orders (1st order, 2nd order, 3rd order and so on). An integrated use of multispectral satellite data, DEM and Survey of India topographical sheets were utilized for generation of database and extraction of various drainage parameters such as stream number (Nu), stream order (u), cumulative stream length (Luc), mean stream length (Lsm), stream length (Lb), basin area (A), bifurcation ratio (Rb), drainage density (D), stream frequency (Fs), drainage texture (Rt), relief ratio (Rh), sinuosity index (Si), basin shape (Bs), form factor (Rf), circularity ratio (Rc), and elongation ratio (Re) were computed at subwatershed level using standard methods and formulae (Horton 1932(Horton , 1945Miller 1953;Schumm 1956;Hadely and Schumm 1961;Strahler 1957Strahler , 1964Chopra et al 2005;Nooka Ratnam et al 2005;Solanke et al 2005;Mesa 2006;Sreedevi et al 2005Sreedevi et al , 2009). The input values such as area of the watershed, perimeter, maximum basin length, difference in relief, etc., were computed in ArcGIS using vector layer.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Hydrological investigations in the semi-arid Makhawan watershed, using morphometry

Khanday

Javed

2017

Appl Water Sci

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In order to understand the hydrological behavior of a catchment area, morphometric analysis of the drainage basin plays an important role to expresses the geology, geomorphology and structural antecedents. In the present study, morphometric analysis and its influence on hydrology were carried out in Makhawan watershed, Central India, using SRTM, remote sensing and GIS. SRTM data were used for preparation of DEM, slope and aspect maps. DEM was used to delineate the watershed limits and to extract the channel network, which was later updated using IRS 1D LISS III data. The hydrological module in ArcGIS was used for calculation of watershed and morphometric parameters, under linear, relief and aerial aspects. The watershed shows dendritic-to-sub-dendritic drainage pattern; however, parallel-to-sub-parallel pattern developed locally which may be due to rejuvenation of streams in mature stage with moderate drainage texture. High drainage density in the watershed is observed over impermeable subsurface material, sparse vegetation with high relief; whereas, low drainage density is found over permeable subsurface material and low relief. It has been found that low relief with low drainage density areas are favorable sites for more groundwater prospects.

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Hydrological investigations in the semi-arid Makhawan watershed, using morphometry

Khanday

Javed

2017

Appl Water Sci

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“…The values vary from 0.25 to 1.70 for sub-basins, while it ranges from 0.29 to 1.57 for the whole basin (Tables 4, 5). The stream length ratio between successive stream orders varies due to differences in slope and topographic conditions (Sreedevi et al 2005). …”

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“…Many workers (Horton 1945;Miller 1953;Nag 1998) have recognised inter relationship between drainage network architecture and parameters such as climate, geology, relief and structural features in the basin. Recently many authors have attempted to generate more precise data on morphometric parameters using satellite data and GIS tools (Manu and Anirudhan 2008;Magesh et al 2013;Sreedevi et al 2005;Ozdemir and Bird 2009;Mesa 2006). Using SRTM data and GIS technique morphometric analysis can be carried out speedily and with great precision (Grohmann 2004;Smith and Sandwell 2003).…”

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Implication of drainage basin parameters of a tropical river basin of South India

2014

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Drainage morphometry provides quantitative description of the drainage system which is an important aspect of the characterisation of watersheds. Chalakudi River is one of the important rivers of the South India which has attracted attention of many environmental scientists recently because of the proposed Athirapally Hydel Project across the river. SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission) data were used for preparing DEM (Digital Elevation Model), Aspect Map and Slope Map. Geographical Information System (GIS) was used for the evaluation of linear, areal and relief aspects of morphometric parameters. The study reveals that the terrain exhibits dentritic and trellis pattern of drainage. The Chalakudi River Basin has a total area of 1,448.73 km 2 and is designated as seventhorder basin. The drainage density of the basin is estimated as 2.54 and the lower-order streams mostly dominate the basin. The high basin relief indicates high runoff and sediment transport. The elongation ratio of the Chalakudi Basin is estimated as 0.48 and indicates that the shape of the basin is elongated. The development of stream segments in the basin area is more or less effected by rainfall. Relief ratio indicates that the discharge capability of watershed is very high and the groundwater potential is meagre. The low value of drainage density in spite of mountainous relief indicates that the area is covered by dense vegetation and resistant rocks permeated by fractures and joints. These studies are helpful in watershed development planning and wise utilization of natural resources.

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“…Assessment of drainage and their relative parameters quantitatively give valuable inputs in preparing the plan for the sustainable water resource development and management. Morphometric and hypsometric analysis is widely used to assess the drainage characteristics of the river basins (Rao and Babu 1995;Pakhmode et al 2003;Sreedevi et al 2005;John et al 2006;Manu and Anirudhan 2008;Magesh et al 2011). Morphometric and hypsometric assessment of a river basin has of late been used for applied purposes.…”

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Morphometric analysis of Andhale watershed, Taluka Mulshi, District Pune, India

Umrikar

2016

Appl Water Sci

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The morphometric analysis coupled with remote sensing and geographical information system techniques evaluates various valuable parameters for the watershed development plan of drought-prone Andhale watershed of Pune district, Maharashtra. The upper part of the watershed shows parallel-sub parallel and rectilinear drainage patterns indicative of structural control, whereas the lower part shows dendritic drainage pattern revealing the homogeneity in texture and lack of structural control. The elongated shape of this basin is indicated by values of form factor, circulatory ratio and elongation ratio. The mean bifurcation ratio is observed to be 4.65 indicating the watershed is less affected by structural disturbances, and drainage pattern is not much influenced by geological structures. The hypsometric integral obtained for Andhale watershed is 0.316 indicating maturity stage of the basin. The longitudinal profile depicts steep gradient at the origin but it gradually flattens out as the river erodes its base level. The high values of drainage density, stream frequency, infiltration number and drainage texture indicate that the study area is underlain by impermeable rocks responsible for high runoff. Thus, the results of this analysis would be useful in determining the effect of catchment characteristics such as size, shape, slope of the catchment on runoff vis-a-vis the scope for water harvesting.

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The significance of morphometric analysis for obtaining groundwater potential zones in a structurally controlled terrain

Cited by 299 publications

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Hydrological investigations in the semi-arid Makhawan watershed, using morphometry

Hydrological investigations in the semi-arid Makhawan watershed, using morphometry

Implication of drainage basin parameters of a tropical river basin of South India

Morphometric analysis of Andhale watershed, Taluka Mulshi, District Pune, India

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