Modelling Urban Sprawl Using Remotely Sensed Data: A Case Study of Chennai City, Tamilnadu
Urban sprawl (US), propelled by rapid population growth leads to the shrinkage of productive agricultural lands and pristine forests in the suburban areas and, in turn, adversely affects the provision of ecosystem services. The quantification of US is thus crucial for effective urban planning and en...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Entropy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/19/4/163 |