Challenge background
Shoreline change is perceived as a major problem mainly in the delta region all over the world. Shoreline or coastline is generally defined as the line of contact between land and water body which is dynamic in nature (Pajak and Leatherman 2002). Due to its dynamic nature it is very difficult how much area is accredited or eroded by the time (Fenster et al. 2001). Natural processes and human activities are also responsible for coastline changes (Sesli et al. 2008).Continuous erosion along the shoreline is responsible for losses of economic and natural resources which affects the livelihood of the local community.
The problem
Over 19.5% of (administrative units of the island), with 15.33% of the population at Sagar Island at high risk (0.70–0.80)
According to an estimation, by 2050, almost most people living in Sagar Island will be adversely impacted by rising sea levels
Sundarbans is a very good instance of the manifestations of climate change, wherein underdevelopment and over-reliance on climate-dependent subsistence have rendered the whole ecosystem vulnerable
Goal of the project
1. Time Series of Coastal Erosion of Sagar Island using Satellite Data. 2. Predict the possible near Erosion of Sundarbans in Future.
Project timeline
- 1
Week 1
– Data collection – Generation of Waterbody Indices
- 2
Week 2
– Time Series Based Coastal Erosion Assessment
- 3
Week 3
– Prediction of Shorelines in near future
- 4
Week 4
– Visualization and Depliyment