Geo-environmental zoning using physiographic compartmentalization: a proposal for supporting sustainable decision-making
An. acad. bras. ciênc
; 89(3): 1503-1530, July-Sept. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT The geo-environmental zoning represents an important strategy in the territorial management. However, it requires a logical and structured procedure. Therefore, an approach using physiographic compartmentalization is proposed and applied as case study in a region covered by the topographic maps of São José dos Campos and Jacareí, Brazil. This region has great geological and geomorphological peculiarities, beyond being a place with large human interventions because of its quickly economic growth. The methodology is based on photointerpretation techniques and remote sensing in GIS environment. As a result, seven geo-environmental zones were obtained from a weighted integration by multicriteria analysis of physiographic units with land-use classes. In conclusion, taking into account potentialities and limitations, the proposed approach can be considered able to support sustainable decision-making, being applicable in other regions.
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An. acad. bras. ciênc
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CIENCIA
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article
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Brasil
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Brasil