Earth Observation-Based Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Surface Dynamics in High-Altitude Wetlands

Abstract ID: 3.13753 | Accepted as Poster | Poster | TBA | TBA

Ishita Sharan Srivastava (1)
Mukunda Dev Behera (2)
(1) INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR, IIT KHARAGPUR, 721302 KHARAGPUR, IN
(2) Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India

Categories: Remote Sensing, Spatial Planning
Keywords: Seasonal dynamics, remote sensing-based indices, Indian Himalayan Region, spectral indices

Categories: Remote Sensing, Spatial Planning
Keywords: Seasonal dynamics, remote sensing-based indices, Indian Himalayan Region, spectral indices

High-altitude wetlands (HAWs) in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) serve as a crucial link between mountain ecology and regional hy- drology. This study examines the seasonal fluctuations in surface water dynamics and water quality of the HAWs in Sikkim, an Indian state in the eastern Himalayan area. This study examines seasonal variations in surface water extent in the HAWs from 2016 to 2023 us- ing remote sensing-based indicators, including the normalized difference water index (NDWI), modified normalized difference water in- dex (MNDWI), and normalized difference turbidity index (NDTI). While occasional storms may cause temporary surges in turbidity, ele- vated summer temperatures and increased evaporation rates result in diminished NDWI and MNDWI readings, signifying reduced water levels, and lower NDTI values indicate improved water clarity. Elevated precipitation during the monsoon season results in heightened water levels, thus leading to a substantial rise in the NDWI and MNDWI. Concurrently, NDTI readings increase, signifying heightened tur- bidity due to sediment-laden runoff. During the winter season, NDWI and MNDWI values vary; diminished readings indicate enhanced water conditions, whilst unfrozen regions have markedly elevated values, and frozen parts provide reduced ranges. The results illustrate the dynamic nature of these wetlands throughout time and underscore the necessity for continuous monitoring and adaptive manage- ment to preserve ecosystem health, ensure sustainable water resource utilization, and mitigate the impacts of climate change in this susceptible high-altitude region.

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