Estimation of Salt-accumulated Soils Based on Satellite Image Analysis in Mingbulak District of Uzbekistan
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Soil salinization poses a significant environmental challenge in arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in irrigated areas. This study aims to develop a cost-effective and efficient method for assessing soil salinity in the Mingbulak district of Namangan, Uzbekistan. Traditional soil salinity measurement methods are time-consuming, costly, and laborintensive. We utilized Landsat 8 OLI and Sentinel-2A satellite imagery to derive salinity indices, estimate soil electrical conductivity (EC), and quantify the concentrations of salinity-related cations and anions. Our findings indicate that the Normalized Difference Salinity Index (NDSI) from Landsat 8 outperforms other indices, with an R² of 0.715 for the 0-30 cm soil layer. The study successfully validated a model to create salinity maps, revealing similar patterns to government maps, and demonstrating that satellite-based methods are a viable alternative to traditional approaches.
Authors: Kholdorov, Shovkat, Jabbarov, Zafarjon, Abdullaev, Shokhrukh
Institution: National University of Uzbekistan
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930793628
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