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Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in soil using Kriging technique using remote sensing data

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The study addresses the challenging task of estimating toxic concentration in soils, focusing on Tirupur District, Tamilnadu, India, utilizing Landsat 8 imagery. Acknowledging the potential environmental repercussions, the research emphasizes the increase in pollution—air, water, and soil—due to toxic concentrations, particularly heavy metals resulting from industrial activities. Soil pollution, a consequence of rapid industrial development near water sources, is a key concern, exacerbated by improper waste disposal. Utilizing Landsat 8 OLI images and relevant soil standards, the study employs Kriging and regression analysis for mapping heavy metal concentrations in the soil, both through remote sensing and field data. The correlation between remote sensing and in-situ data enhances result reliability. The findings categorize soil samples from 17 locations in Tirupur District based on pollution levels, distinguishing regions as highly polluted, not polluted, or moderately polluted. This research contributes valuable insights into the spatial distribution of heavy metal pollution, offering a foundation for targeted environmental management strategies in the identified regions.

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Tamil Nadu State Council for science and Technology (C.No. TNSCST/STP/AR/18–2019 dated 04–11-2019).

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Jiji, G.W. Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in soil using Kriging technique using remote sensing data. Multimed Tools Appl (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-023-17799-0

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