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. 2024 Oct 18;196(11):1070.
doi: 10.1007/s10661-024-13180-2.

Exploring the LULC dynamics and its relation with land surface temperature variation using split window algorithm: A study of Barasat subdivision, West Bengal, India

Sanjit Paul  1 , Sanjib Majumder  2 , Rupak Ghosh  3
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Exploring the LULC dynamics and its relation with land surface temperature variation using split window algorithm: A study of Barasat subdivision, West Bengal, India

Sanjit Paul et al. Environ Monit Assess. .

Abstract

Rapid urban growth in an unplanned way, decreased forest cover and consequential changes in land use in urban and rural areas have become pivotal obstacles for policymakers and urban planners to a great extent. Specifically, in a developing country like India, the repercussions of these changes have generated a substantial alteration in climate in the form of increased land surface temperature (LST), heat islands and associated human health risks. This research was initiated to assess the interrelationship between LST and LULC dynamics using spatial techniques over the Barasat Sub-Division in West Bengal (India). This study encompasses the extraction of LST using satellite images, seasonal variations of LST, the relationship of different land indices (i.e. NDVI, NDBI, NDMI and NDWI) with LST, and hotspot analysis of the landscape to get a comprehensive understanding of LST changes from 1988 to 2023, seasonal patterns, and relationships with LULC dynamics in the study area. The results of this research signify a substantial percentage increase in built-up spaces (51%), a decline in fallow areas (- 73%), relatively higher LST changes (3.41 °C) in high-density built-up areas (e.g. Madhyamgram), a positive relationship (e.g. r2 = 0.59) between NDBI and LST, a transition from a cold spot to a hot spot share of 20% and a persisting hot spot of 42% throughout the summer season (1988 to 2023) in the selected landscape. The findings of this study will improve our present knowledge of seasonal fluctuations in land surface temperature (LST) and the variables that influence them. These findings will also draw attention to the growing worries about the fast variations in LST and the climatic and health hazards they pose. It is advised to establish planned urban expansion, efficient land use and land cover (LULC) management laws and encourage green areas that support sustainable development in India's urban surroundings in order to reduce these dangers.

Keywords: Hot spot; LULC; Land surface temperature; NDBI; Urban growth.

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