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Evaluating the effectiveness of GIS and spatial data in watershed modeling of erosion prone areas in Odogbolu watershed

 Department:Civil Engineering  
 By:usericon Feeby12  

 Project ID: 9030
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Abstract
Estimation of the sediment yield and sediment concentration in a watershed is critical to the sustainable management of water resources at the watershed level in any region. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of GIS and hydrological modelling tools for the identification of erosion-prone areas in the Odogbolu watershed. The methodology involved the input of spatial and temporal data into the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) using Geographic Information System (GIS) as an interface. After the model was configured, set up and run, the sediment yield and sediment concentration were predicted, and the erosion hotspots were identified. The modelling results showed that the areas had the low, medium, high and extreme erosion categories. The outcome of this study can serve as a decision support tool for water professionals in the study area....
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