scholarly journals Spectral Characteristics of Plastic Debris in the Beach: Case Study of Makassar Coastal Area

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ahmad Faizal ◽  
Shinta Werorilangi ◽  
Wasir Samad
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Coastal Area ◽  
Spectral Characteristics ◽  
High Tide ◽  
River Estuary ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Plastic Debris ◽  
Spectral Sample

Plastic debris becomes a global problem that threatens the coastal ecosystems, and the supralittoral area (beach) turns to be a place for plastic debris to accumulate. Data from the United Nations (UN) states that Indonesia is the second plastic debris contributor in world waters. This study aimed to examine the spectral characteristics of plastic debris accumulated on the beach. The data was collected from the coast of Makassar at 3 different stations: Jenneberang  River estuary, Losari  Beach and Tallo River estuary. The spectral sample was measured using a 4000 A spectroradiometer that works on a wavelength spectrum of 340 - 1040 nm. The results showed that the optimum value for plastic debris identification in the coastal area at low tide (dry sand) is 450-670 nm and at high tide (wet sand) is 450-950 nm.  This value will be a reference in the remote sensing method, especially multispectral classification in mapping plastic debris found in coastal areas, and will be one solution to effectively mapping plastic debris.

scholarly journals Analysis of Coastal Zone Data of Northern Yantai Collected by Remote Sensing from 1990 to 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (20) ◽  
pp. 4466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Zhou ◽  
Mengquan Wu ◽  
Guangzong Zhang ◽  
Lianjie Zhao ◽  
Xiaoyun Hou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
High Tide ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Visual Interpretation ◽  
Point Change ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
Change Rate ◽  
Ecological Resources ◽  
Bare Land

Using remote sensing images of different time phases from 1990 to 2018, the surface coverage information of northern Yantai (coastline, 2 km from coastline to land) was extracted by means of average high tide line and visual interpretation. The end point change rate (EPR) and linear regression rate were used to study the coastline change rate, the fractal dimension of the coastline in the study area was analyzed, and the change of the type of coastal surface cover was analyzed by the transition matrix. The results show that: (1) Form 1990 to 2018, a significant trend of a continuous increase in the total length of coastline was observed with an increase of 181.08 km (43.18%). In the study area, the coastline of Laizhou had the greatest change rate with an EPR value of 33.67 m/a, whereas the coastline of Laishan had the smallest change rate with an EPR value of 0.30 m/a. (2) Over the past 30 years, with the rapid economic development of Yantai and the ensuant urbanization, the total surface area of the coastal zone in the study area has increased by 144.94 km2, mainly in the areas covered by structures and forests/grasses, by 112.96 km2 and 96.08 km2, respectively, while the areas of desert/bare land and water have decreased by 92.26 km2 and 12.32 km2, respectively. (3) The changes among different types in the study area were clear, mainly from desert/bare land, cultivated land, and building areas to forests/grasses cover and structures. The change areas were mainly concentrated in Laizhou, Longkou, Zhifu, and Penglai. Frequent human activities are an important factor affecting the continuous expansion of the coastal areas of Jiaodong Peninsula to the sea. Aquaculture, coastal construction, construction of artificial islands, and expansion of port terminals have seriously affected the sustainability of ecological resources in the coastal areas. At the same time, the changes in the ecological environment in the coastal zone will have a greater impact on the health of the coastal zone.

scholarly journals Exploring amenity migration towards coastal areas of Latvia: A case study of the Engure coastal area

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaiga Krišjāne ◽  
Māris Bērziņš ◽  
Elīna Apsīte-Beriņa ◽  
Maija Rozīte ◽  
Guido Sechi
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Area ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Land Development ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Natural Amenities ◽  
Population Growth Rates ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Local Residents

Abstract Migration has key importance in explaining the spatial distribution of the population in Latvia. The study contributes to an understanding of population shift towards coastal areas affected by amenity-driven migration, beach-oriented tourism and land development. This research explores characteristics of the inhabitants of the Engure coastal area, with special attention to individual attitudes on specific life quality attributes. Using a survey of local residents conducted in 2010, we found statistically significant correlations between groups of the research population. The results show that in-migrants differ from long-term residents with regard to most socio-demographic and attitude variables studied. Similarly, differences were found by out-migration intentions of residents. The area selected for the case study serves as a prominent and instructive laboratory for our analysis due to its suburban location, comparatively stable population growth rates and richness in natural amenities. Moreover, the territory is set as a long-term socio-ecological research platform in Latvia.

scholarly journals Analysis of the dynamics of coastal landform change based on the integration of remote sensing and gis techniques: Implications for tidal flooding impact in pekalongan, central java, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fajar Yulianto ◽  
Suwarsono ◽  
Taufik Maulana ◽  
Muhammad Rokhis Khomarudin
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Land Surface ◽  
High Tide ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Change Analysis ◽  
Tidal Flooding ◽  
Gis Techniques ◽  
Coastal Landforms ◽  
Coastal Landform ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Coastal landforms are located in the interface zone between atmosphere, ocean and land surface systems formed by the geomorphic process of erosion, depositional, and subsidence. Studying the dynamics of coastal landform change is important for tracing the relationship between coastal landform changes and tidal flooding in the coastal areas of Pekalongan, Indonesia. The method of integrating remote sensing data with geographic information system (GIS) techniques has been widely used to monitor and analyze the dynamics of morphology change in coastal landform areas. The purpose of this study is to map the dynamics of landform change in the study area from 1978 to 2017 and to analyze its implications for the impact of tidal flooding. The results of the mapping and change analysis associated with coastal landforms can be classified into four landform types: beach, beach ridge, backswamp and alluvial plain. Changes in coastal morphology and landform topography affected by land subsidence and changes in land use/ land cover have contributed to the occurrence of tidal flooding in the study area. Beach ridges perform an important role as natural levees which hold back and prevent the entry of seawater at high tide in coastal areas. A limitation of this study is that, as it focuses only on the physical aspects of coastal landform characteristics for one of the factors causing tidal flooding.

scholarly journals Coastal Community Perspective, Waste Density, and Spatial Area toward Sustainable Waste Management (Case Study: Ambon Bay, Indonesia)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10947
Author(s):  
Herdis Herdiansyah ◽  
Halvina Grasela Saiya ◽  
Kunny Izza Indah Afkarina ◽  
Tito Latif Indra
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Coastal Area ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Past ◽  
Management Case Study ◽  
Spatial Area

The coastal area has experienced significant changes of waste problems over the past few years. To resolve the waste problems in coastal areas, an understanding of community perception is needed to support government efforts. Therefore, this study aims to review people’s perspectives on the dynamics of waste in the coastal areas. Community perception data were compiled through semi-structured interviews with the surrounding communities in coastal areas. ArcGIS and load count analysis were used to analyze the waste density. Waste was collected from the coastal area in Ambon Bay and analyzed using waste density calculation and spatial analysis. The results show that the total waste density obtained at the coastal area of Ambon Bay is 0.249 kg/m2, of which 0.078 kg/m2 is the density of plastic waste, and 0.171 kg/m2 is the density of non-plastic waste. Communities in coastal areas have made efforts to deal with waste problems, but the efforts made are still ineffective in overcoming these problems. That problem happens because there is a lack of knowledge of the community and lack of infrastructure in coastal areas. The research results have the potential for replication in other coastal areas and are used as the basis of decision making for waste management improvement.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document