Introduction

Background

   GreenRevolution

   Gujarat, India

   SatelliteImagery

Part I-Vegetation Derivation

Methods

Results/Discussion

Conclusions

Part II-Land Cover Change

    Dams

    Irrigation

    Desertification

Conclusions

Final Thoughts

Acknowledgements

Works Cited 

List of Figures and Appendix

Figure 28

Percent Sand Fraction 1972-1980

This image represents the aggregate change in sand cover from 1972-1980. As the large blue areas indicate, a significant area of the scene showed considerable desertification effects.

Blue: > + 10

Red: 0 to  + 10

Yellow: 0 to  - 10

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