Land use methods, particularly in urban areas, have become a significant challenge in developing countries. The potential impact of land cover change, driven by global warming, is a subject of study by scientists worldwide. The methods used to simulate the dynamics of land use changes and the forms of modeling this phenomenon are of considerable interest to urban and city planners. This study aims to recognize and analyze the progress of land cover and land use in the Lezha area. Specifically, the objective of this paper is to analyze the correlation between climatic elements, such as temperature and precipitation, and land use changes in the Lezha region. Temperature and precipitation parameters on the land surface are considered critical indicators of the environmental consequences of land use/land cover change. The methodology employed in this study is based on both quantitative and qualitative methods for land use classification. Satellite images, remote sensing (RS), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been used to simulate land use development in Lezha’s urban area during the period from 1991 to 2020. RS and GIS techniques have proven effective in various environmental and hydrometeorological applications. These techniques have been utilized to examine changes in land use and land cover patterns, along with their effects on temperature and hydrological changes. However, the complexity of urban growth remains a key factor limiting the effectiveness of such simulation methods. Among the various available methods, agent-based models have gained popularity in simulating land use development and modeling urban sprawl.
Analyzing Land Use Changes and Climate Trends in Lezha Region from 1991 to 2020 Using GIS and Remote Sensing
Anira Gjoni
2025
Abstract
Land use methods, particularly in urban areas, have become a significant challenge in developing countries. The potential impact of land cover change, driven by global warming, is a subject of study by scientists worldwide. The methods used to simulate the dynamics of land use changes and the forms of modeling this phenomenon are of considerable interest to urban and city planners. This study aims to recognize and analyze the progress of land cover and land use in the Lezha area. Specifically, the objective of this paper is to analyze the correlation between climatic elements, such as temperature and precipitation, and land use changes in the Lezha region. Temperature and precipitation parameters on the land surface are considered critical indicators of the environmental consequences of land use/land cover change. The methodology employed in this study is based on both quantitative and qualitative methods for land use classification. Satellite images, remote sensing (RS), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been used to simulate land use development in Lezha’s urban area during the period from 1991 to 2020. RS and GIS techniques have proven effective in various environmental and hydrometeorological applications. These techniques have been utilized to examine changes in land use and land cover patterns, along with their effects on temperature and hydrological changes. However, the complexity of urban growth remains a key factor limiting the effectiveness of such simulation methods. Among the various available methods, agent-based models have gained popularity in simulating land use development and modeling urban sprawl.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
