Document Type : Articles
Authors
- Hala A. Abed 1
- Rania R. Kadhim 2
- ,Abdul-Lateef A. Jassam 3
- Mustafa A. Raheem 1
- Mohammed Kamil 1
- Mushtaq T. Hamzaa 3
1 Department of Atmospheric Sciences, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.
2 Department of Physics, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.
3 Department of Physics, College of Education, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
Abstract
This study employed advanced technology advancements and modern physical examinations to investigate and comprehend the development and utilization of land patterns in the Doura region within a specific timeframe. This study emphasizes the influence of urban geography on the physical expansion of the city, specifically in the Doura area, where the existence of the Doura refinery is a significant factor. The project aims to examine the factors and methodologies that contribute to comprehending this development. Furthermore, due to its location on the outskirts of the capital, Baghdad, and its industrial nature, the Doura region saw a transformation from an industrial area to a residential area as the population increased, The minimum distance classifier was used to classify the study area for the years 2013 to 2023 into five categories, namely urban, water, soil, streets, and plant, using remote sensing data and the ENVI program. The result showed that the southern region of Baghdad witnessed major changes, with the urban area expanding exponentially and the lack of green spaces, as the urban area constituted 12% in 2013, rising to 42% in 2018 and reaching 53% in 2023. The categories reflect a decrease in soil land, suggesting Al-Doura's residential growth. Residential development, at the expense of both green and arid regions. may harm native plant life along with the ecology, affecting animals and plants that depend on this habitat. Urban sprawl raises land temperatures and pollutes the air. Reduced vegetation in lush and arid locations may hinder carbon dioxide collection and climate change mitigation.
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