Urban Growth and Environmental Degradation in São Carlos, Brazil, 2010-2015
by Fábio Noel Stanganini
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Description
São Carlos municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil, is the subject of this analysis of urban area growth and environmental degradation between 2010 and 2015. The study by Fábio Noel Stanganini used spatial analysis tools including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and digital cartography. It detected an alarming situation of uncontrolled, dispersed urban growth, highlighting the need for better urban management.
Use Cases
Modeling urban sprawl patterns based on the described temporal analysis of land cover change.
Assessing environmental impact from anthropogenic activities as mentioned in the study's abstract.
Monitoring land use change over time using the remote sensing and GIS methodologies described.
Strengths
Analysis covers a defined five-year period from 2010 to 2015.
Utilizes established spatial analysis methodologies including GIS and remote sensing.
Focuses on a specific, named municipality (São Carlos, SP) for geographic clarity.
Limitations
Row count and specific data columns are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
Source
Fábio Noel Stanganini via paperswithcode
Collection Method
Spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and digital cartography.
Time Range
2010 to 2015
Geography
Municipality of São Carlos, São Paulo state, Brazil
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