36.-P. C. based information base for local administration in drought analysis and mitigation- A case studyfrom deccan plateau India

Abstract

Orbital satellite borne multi channel and sensor generate enormous data on meteorology and land cover for analysis. It could be used in comparing the current situation with that of past and issue warning on the forthcoming drought. There is a need for an integrated information system having distributed database at local level. This base can also be used in export and import of real time information on situations with co-ordination units and guidance. This study highlights the land information base developed for this purpose and tested for a watershed in drought prone Deccan plateau in India.