Using GIS and remote sensing for the mapping of potential groundwater zones in fractured environments in the CHAOUIA-Morocco area

Farah, Abdelouhed; Algouti, Ahmed; Algouti, Abdellah; Yassine, Baiddane; Ifkirne, Mohammed

doi:10.1016/j.rsase.2021.100571

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“…This method has proven its efficiency in decision-making [33]. The AHP is used widely by many searchers worldwide [14, [32][33][34][35][36][37]. Source: [32] The steps of the AHP technique are shown in Tables 3-6.…”

Section: Analytical Hierarchy Process (Ahp) Techniquementioning

confidence: 99%

Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones (GWPZ) Using Geospatial Techniques and AHP Method: a Case Study of the Boudinar Basin, Rif Belt (Morocco)

Taher

Mourabit²,

Etebaai³

et al. 2023

GaEE

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The present study aims to delineate the groundwater potential zones (GWPZ) in the Boudinar Basin using geospatial techniques and through an analytical hierarchal process (AHP) method. For multi criteria decision analysis, fifteen thematic layers were integrated into a geographic information system (GIS) environment. In this analysis, each thematic layer is calculated for normalized weights. Furthermore, the consistency index and consistency ratio were calculated to ensure that the result was significant and reliable. The GWPZ map has been categorized into three classes: poor (50.82%), moderate (49.06%), and good (<1.00%). To compare the result, we used four other scenarios of the GWPZ. Two of them are the most similar to our result. Finally, predictive groundwater production and management strategies that ensure long-term sustainability are highly needed.

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Section: Analytical Hierarchy Process (Ahp) Techniquementioning

confidence: 99%

Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones (GWPZ) Using Geospatial Techniques and AHP Method: a Case Study of the Boudinar Basin, Rif Belt (Morocco)

Taher

Mourabit²,

Etebaai³

et al. 2023

GaEE

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“…A Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was carried out in ENVI v. 5.3 to improve the Landsat image [67], followed by the automatic line extraction in PC1 using Geomatica 2016. After the extraction, verifying discontinuities of lineaments [22] was made by the "Split Line Tool" in ArcMap. Finally, the lineament density map (km/km 2 ) was generated employing the "Line Density Tool".…”

Section: Lineament Densitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The LULC of an area provides information about the environment and determines the dependence on groundwater through water infiltration [22,65]. Initially, a visual analysis of the study area was carried out.…”

Section: Land Use and Land Cover (Lulc)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This index developed by [89] determines the topographic influence on the hydrologic response of a basin and is the most common index used in hydrological-based studies [88,90,91]. TWI describes the tendency of a cell to accumulate water and allows to locate of favorable areas with concentration and slow runoff and is calculated by the following Equation (2) [22,90]:…”

Section: Topographic Wetness Index (Twi)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, more studies were suggested in order to confirm the methodology. Nevertheless, these methods are costly, laborious and time-consuming [21][22][23]. Additionally, development in remote sensing (RS) and GIS technology has supported the delineation of groundwater potential zones in big regions quickly [2,4].…”

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Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones (GWPZs) in a Semi-Arid Basin through Remote Sensing, GIS, and AHP Approaches

Uc-Castillo

Cruz

Ramos-Leal

et al. 2022

Water

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Groundwater occurrence in semi-arid regions is variable in space and time due to climate patterns, terrain features, and aquifer properties. Thus, accurate delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones (GWPZs) is essential for sustainable water resources management in these environments. The present research aims to delineate and assess GWPZs in a semi-arid basin of San Luis Potosi (SLP), Mexico, through the integration of Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Seven thematic layers (geology, lineament density, land use and land cover, topographic wetness index (TWI), rainfall, drainage density, and slope) were generated in raster format. After the AHP procedure and rank assignment, the thematic layers were integrated using the raster calculator to obtain the GWPZs map. The results indicated that 68.21% of the area is classified as low groundwater potential, whereas 26.30% is classified as moderate. Validation was done by assessing the water residence time data from 15 wells distributed in the study area. Furthermore, the Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) curve was obtained, indicating a satisfactory accuracy prediction (AUC = 0.677). This study provides valuable information for decision-makers regarding the conservation and sustainable management of groundwater resources.

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Delineating groundwater potential zones using an integrated geospatial and geophysical approach in Phuentsholing, Bhutan

Gyeltshen¹,

Kannaujiya

Chhetri

et al. 2022

Acta Geophys.

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Using GIS and remote sensing for the mapping of potential groundwater zones in fractured environments in the CHAOUIA-Morocco area

Cited by 14 publications

References 37 publications

Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones (GWPZ) Using Geospatial Techniques and AHP Method: a Case Study of the Boudinar Basin, Rif Belt (Morocco)

Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones (GWPZ) Using Geospatial Techniques and AHP Method: a Case Study of the Boudinar Basin, Rif Belt (Morocco)

Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones (GWPZs) in a Semi-Arid Basin through Remote Sensing, GIS, and AHP Approaches

Delineating groundwater potential zones using an integrated geospatial and geophysical approach in Phuentsholing, Bhutan

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