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Data helps in tracking Development of an Area

Land cover is a data set which combines the power of location-based data with technology to give amazing insights about horizontal expansion in this scenery of rapid urbanisation. Land cover data is extensively used for the following operations:

  • Predict damages caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods etc. And try to mitigate the damages.
  • It can even help in estimating the flow of water in case of floods or storms.
  • Acts as an aid in urban planning by private builders as well as government departments.
  • Keeps a check on encroachment of land by illegal parties.
  • Helps in assessing environmental factors of undeveloped and vacant land.
  • Planning of green spaces for recreation for urban dwellers.

Apart from government and infrastructure developers, there are various other organization which may benefit from land cover data include:

  • Environmental and research agencies
  • Engineering firms
  • Private forestry organizations
  • State or district agencies dealing with public welfare
  • Agriculture industry

By using semi-automated classification and remote-sensing to produce accurate imagery, Lepton offers one of the best solutions to derive land resource information. You can write to us at: marketing@leptonsoftware.com to know more about how land cover data can help you track the development of an area.