Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Accurate
classification of Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) is fundamental to
understanding the spatial distribution of natural and anthropogenic features on
the Earth's surface. It provides essential insights for urban planning,
agricultural development, environmental monitoring, and resource management.
The rapid pace of urbanization—particularly in developing regions—has amplified
the demand for timely and precise LULC data. Traditional methods, such as
manual interpretation and field surveys, are increasingly inadequate due to
limitations in scalability, efficiency, and consistency. This study proposes an
automated LULC classification approach that leverages deep learning and remote
sensing technologies. Utilizing the ResNet50 deep convolutional neural network
and the EuroSAT dataset comprising multispectral satellite imagery, the model
is trained to classify land cover types such as urban areas, vegetation, water
bodies, agricultural zones, and barren land. The classification process
involves tiling satellite images into smaller segments, enabling fine-grained
spatial pattern detection and high-resolution mapping. The resulting LULC maps
visualize land cover categories with color-coded tiles, facilitating rapid and
accurate assessments. This approach demonstrates notable improvements in
classification speed, accuracy, and consistency, making it suitable for regular
environmental monitoring. By integrating artificial intelligence with satellite
imagery, the proposed system offers a scalable solution for informed
decision-making in land management, sustainability planning, and urban
development. As remote sensing data becomes increasingly accessible and
frequent, deep learning-based LULC classification systems will play a pivotal
role in addressing contemporary environmental and urban challenges.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 9, Special Issue of ICCIS-2025 May 2025 pp. 168-171