Spatial distribution of Kuwait coastal geomorphological features using remote sensing methods and GIS solutions

Abstract EN

Goals: the study aims to create a coastal geomorphological map of Kuwait by using spatial technologies.

Kuwait is a country located in the northwestern part of the Arabian Gulf, where a disparity in the country’s coastline can be noticed despite its relatively short length.

Remote sensing and GIS can help identify these spatial differences by using several solutions, such as spectral indicators, images enhancement, and visual analysis using high-resolution images captured by satellites or drones.

Methods: In this paper, coastal geomorphological features were mapped along the coast of Kuwait and its islands using these spatial solutions, supported by statistical methods to determine the accuracy of the results.

Kappa coefficients were computed at ground trothing points (n= 80) observed from field survey which showed good accuracy (0.73).

Results: the results showed a wide variety in geomorphological features along Kuwait coast.

Conclusion: the features included beaches, coastal sabkhas and tidal flats among other coastal features.