Investigating the impacts of King Hussein Bin Talal development area (KHBTDA) on water resources using (GIS)
Dissertant
al-Shabib, Abd al-Rahman Rakkad
Thesis advisor
al-Adamat, Rida
al-Farajat, Muhammad
Comitee Members
al-Harahishah, Adnan Muhammad
al-Hammuri, Nizar
al-Amush, Hani R.
University
Al albayt University
Faculty
Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2010
English Abstract
This study aimed to assess the environmental impact of King Hussein Bin Talal Development Area (KHBTDA) on the natural resource (water, soil) in the area using DRASTIC index was used in combination with GIS to assess the groundwater vulnerability contamination.
It was found that more than 78 % of the study area has a moderate groundwater vulnerability to contamination.
In order to assess surface water susceptibility to pollution, a GIS based model was implemented.
This model takes into consideration, the slope, soil type, land cover and distances to Wadis into consideration.
Based on this model, it was found that KHBTDA has the highest surface water susceptibility to pollution.
Based on the research findings regarding the surface water susceptibility to pollution the flow direction of surface water has been generated through the use of USGS DEM for the area.
Both models were linked together in order to assess the soil vulnerability to contamination.
It was found that surface water will reach the surrounding areas around KHBTDA after passing through the area.
This indicates that soils in the area are also vulnerable to contamination if the surface water carries contaminants from KHBTDA.
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
Topics
No. of Pages
85
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter One : introduction.
Chapter Two : literature review.
Chapter Three : study area.
Chapter Four : King Hussein bin Talal development area (KHBTDA).
Chapter Five : research methods.
Chapter Six : data collection and analysis.
Chapter Seven : Summary, conclusions and recommendation.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Shabib, Abd al-Rahman Rakkad. (2010). Investigating the impacts of King Hussein Bin Talal development area (KHBTDA) on water resources using (GIS). (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-314922
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Shabib, Abd al-Rahman Rakkad. Investigating the impacts of King Hussein Bin Talal development area (KHBTDA) on water resources using (GIS). (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University. (2010).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-314922
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Shabib, Abd al-Rahman Rakkad. (2010). Investigating the impacts of King Hussein Bin Talal development area (KHBTDA) on water resources using (GIS). (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-314922
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-314922
