APPLICATIONS OF GIS IN GROUNDWATER RESEARCH: A REVIEW

M Kamraju

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The increasing demand for clean water and the intensifying pressure on natural resources have underscored the critical importance of groundwater research. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become an essential tool in various aspects of groundwater studies, including resource exploration, quality assessment, and quantity management. This paper presents a comprehensive review of GIS applications in groundwater research, highlighting the system's ability to integrate and analyze both spatial and non-spatial data from diverse sources. GIS enhances the visualization and modeling of groundwater distribution, enabling more informed and data-driven decision-making in water resource planning and management.The review emphasizes the synergistic use of GIS with complementary technologies such as remote sensing, geostatistics, and hydrological modeling, which collectively improve the precision and effectiveness of groundwater investigations. Additionally, the study outlines ongoing challenges, such as data availability and technical limitations, while also exploring future directions, particularly the integration of GIS with artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring systems. These advancements promise to further strengthen the role of GIS in sustainable groundwater management.In conclusion, GIS serves as a powerful, adaptable platform that significantly contributes to the protection and optimization of groundwater resources, supporting long-term water sustainability efforts across various environmental and socio-economic contexts.

Keywords: Application, Exploration, Geographic Information Systems, Groundwater, Monitoring, Water Resource Management


Keywords


Application, Exploration, Geographic Information Systems, Groundwater, Monitoring, Water Resource Management.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/k.v23i2.82203

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