Determine most suitable area to artificial groundwater recharge in Parsyan basin in IRAN By: Mandana Ashouri GIS Supervisor: Dr. Maidment
Introduction Where is Iran? –Asia –Population: 71.4 millions –Capital : Tehran –Varied Climate –Area: sq km
South Coast Tabriz (North West)
World
Asia
IRAN
Study Area
Satellite map
Iran is a Semi Arid area
Precipitation
Temperature
Problem In my study area: Temporary river Arid region Drinking water Agriculture Sending rainwater toward aquifer by canal
Criteria for suitable site Infiltration Rate –More than 20 mm/hr Slope – 0-8 % Depth to water table –More than 20 m
Study area base map
Hypsography
Infiltration Rate
Flow Direction
Soil and Flow Direction
Groundwater level
Land Use
Suitable sites
Selected Site in Satellite map
Conclusion The best site for artificial recharge is located in south east side of basin. Suitable area contains 15% of basin’s total area.
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