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Trophic state index of a lake system using IRS (P6-LISS III) satellite imagery

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Water pollution has now become a major threat to the existence of living beings and water quality monitoring is an effective step towards the restoration of water quality. Lakes are versatile ecosystems and their eutrophication is a serious problem. Carlson Trophic State Index (CTSI) provides an insight into the trophic condition of a lake. CTSI has been modified for the study area and is used in this study. Satellite imagery analysis now plays a prominent role in the quick assessment of water quality in a vast area. This study is an attempt to assess the trophic state index based on secchi disk depth and chlorophyll a of a lake system (Akkulam–Veli lake, Kerala, India) using Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) P6 LISS III imagery. Field data were collected on the date of the overpass of the satellite. Multiple regression equation is found to yield superior results than the simple regression equations using spectral ratios and radiance from the individual bands, for the prediction of trophic state index from satellite imagery. The trophic state index based on secchi disk depth, derived from the satellite imagery, provides an accurate prediction of the trophic status of the lake. IRS P6-LISS III imagery can be effectively used for the assessment of the trophic condition of a lake system.

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  1. Kerala State Pollution Control Board, Head Office, Pattom P. O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

    A. M. Sheela

  2. College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Sreekariam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

    J. Letha

  3. Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattom P. O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

    Sabu Joseph

  4. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS), Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

    K. K. Ramachandran

  5. Department of Future Studies, University of Kerala, Senate House Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

    Sanalkumar S. P.

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Sheela, A.M., Letha, J., Joseph, S. et al. Trophic state index of a lake system using IRS (P6-LISS III) satellite imagery. Environ Monit Assess 177, 575–592 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-010-1658-2

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