International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering

Raju Aedla ¹, Ranipet Hafeez Basha ¹, Shuichi Torii ¹

Affiliations
1 Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University, Kurokami, Chou-Ku, Kumamoto, JP

Abstract

The biomass is emphasized as an alternative to the conventional fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, even though the energy produced is considerably low. This is because of the easy availability of biomass from various natural sources, benefit of waste management and reduction of global warming. Biomass is any organic material which has stored sunlight in the form of chemical energy. As a fuel it may include wood, wood waste, energy crops, agricultural residues, forest residues, aquatic plants, human and animal wastes, municipal wastes. Biomass refers to recently living organisms, most often referring to plants or plant-derived materials. By conversion of biomass, biofuels are generated, which contains energy from geologically recent carbon fixation. Geospatial techniques such as Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) can ensure optimum biomass resource potential sites for efficient renewable power generation. Biomass resources are identified using these geospatial techniques spatially as well as temporally. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) along with Remote Sensing (RS) advantages in mapping on spatial and temporal scales of the resources and are well appropriate for identifying of biomass resources potential zones. The present paper describes the importance and role of geospatial techniques in identification of biomass resources potential sites with existing studies. The study concludes that biomass resources can identify and assess by developing accurate geospatial model through database containing information about land cover, land use, regional cartography, administrative boundaries, populated areas, road network, a digital terrain model, lithological map, climatic data, industry, and a civil census.

Keywords

Biomass, Geospatial Techniques, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System.

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Chitla N. R. Santhoshini ¹, Raju Aedla ¹, Kazuhisa Iki ¹, Riken Homma ¹

Affiliations
1 Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University, Kurokami, Chou-Ku, Kumamoto, JP

Abstract

Landscape architecture is a systematic planning of land areas, the design of outdoor places and spaces, the conservation of natural resources and the creation of useful and pleasant living environment, which plan, design and management of both natural and built environments. Landscape planning of the city is with most scenic, ecological and recreational usage of the land. City planning includes design of outdoor public areas, land marks, and structures to achieve environmental, social-behaviour, or aesthetic outcomes using landscape architecture. The city planning consist of form, scale and sitting of new developments, parks, botanical gardens, arboretums, green ways and nature preserves, which enhance beauty of the city and attracts more tourists, so that tourism becomes a major contributor in increasing the economy of the city and also creates employment. The present study discusses the role of landscape architecture and floriculture in city planning using geographical information system (GIS). Hyderabad city, a capital of Telangana State, India is considered as a study area to develop the city plan by using advanced landscape architecture with floriculture. During the city planning, the study considers environmental and landscape assessment for proper planning and land management of city with ecological design, which minimize environmental destructive impacts by integrating ecological design with natural processes. The study take account of increasing recreational facilities such as theme parks, natural parks and recreate historical landscapes and garden appraisal with variety of flower species to develop the city. The study also concentrate on storm water management, including rainwater, green roofs and groundwater recharge to construct fountains, build green infrastructure and wetlands treatment, which bring additional beauty to the city and help in tourism development.

Keywords

Landscape Architecture, Floriculture, City Planning, Tourism, Geographical Information System (GIS).

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