THE USE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM IN LANDFILL SITES SELECTION
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 5000
ABSTRACT
This study identifies suitable sites appropriate for solid waste landfill in the vicinity of Jos-North using Remote Sensing and of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Remote Sensing was used for generating a landuse map of the study area and GIS was used in integrating various layers of information, practically having the same spatial reference, to produce a suitability map for solid waste landfill. The task required a number of multiple criteria, and each having some level of importance. In order to accommodate the significant role of each criteria, the Multicriteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), particularly Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was employed. For this purpose, nine (9) input map layers including settlements, roads, wetlands, slope, geology, soil, landuse, floodplains, and surface water were prepared and used as constraint criteria for determining suitability. Weighted overlay tool in ArcGIS 9.3 was used for the final suitability map, and it yielded conformable results. Out of 291km2 of the entire study area, 20.8km2 was found to be suitable for siting sustainable landfill. The map layers related with geology, hydrogeology, and land use are based on available data. Because they are not specifically prepared for landfill site selection purpose, the information provided from these maps were not quite satisfactory. It is understood that rather than general purpose lithological map, the maps showing distribution, thickness, and characteristics of the unconsolidated superficial deposits are more helpful. Thus, for landfill siting studies, special purpose engineering geological and hydrogeological maps are required. The slope layer needs to be refined to exclude those areas along the ridges and the hill tops.
Related Project Materials
An assessment of parental involvement in early childhood education and its effects on student performance in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State
Background of the Study
Parental involvement in early childhood education is widely recognized as a criti...
DOMESTIC WASTE DISPOSAL, EFFECT AND THE SOLUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE (A CASE STUDY OF ESWAMA)
ABSTRACT
Domestic Waste Disposal is any material from plants and animals which cannot be recycle back into...
The Effect of Visual Hashtag Campaigns on Nigerian Morphology: A Case Study of Instagram Movements
Background of the Study
Visual hashtag campaigns on Instagram have become a powerful tool for digital activism and cultura...
An Investigation of the Impact of Community Investment on Regional Economic Stability in Nigeria
Background of the Study
Community investment, which involves the allocation of financial and human resour...
An investigation of public health campaigns and their social impact: A study in Kano State
Background of the study
Public health campaigns are critical interventions designed to educate and mobilize communities...
An evaluation of multilateral environmental governance and its effect on biodiversity conservation: Evidence from the Convention on Biological Diversity
Background of the Study
Multilateral environmental governance has emerged as a vital mechanism for addressing global ecolog...
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE NIGERIA ECONOMY
Background of the Study
Agriculture is the foundation and bedrock upon which the development of stable...
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (I.M.T) ENUGU
ABSTRACT
Retaining walls are structures used in providing stability for earth or materials where...
An examination of the role of mobile health applications in patient engagement: A study of hospitals in Yobe State
Background of the Study
Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) have emerged as a significant tool for improving patient...
An Evaluation of Forensic Accounting in the Management of Constituency Project Funds in Wase Local Government, Plateau State
Background of the Study
Constituency projects in Nigeria are designed to enhance local development by addressing the needs of constituent...
