A Precise Methodology Integrates Low-Cost GPS Data and GIS for Monitoring Groundwater Quality Parameters in Majmaah Region, KSA

Sameh S. Ahmed; Mahmoud T. Azmi

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A Precise Methodology Integrates Low-Cost GPS Data and GIS for Monitoring Groundwater Quality Parameters in Majmaah Region, KSA

Sameh S. Ahmed, Mahmoud T. Azmi

Published in International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (Volume 2, Issue 5)

Received: 25 October 2014 Accepted: 7 November 2014 Published: 20 November 2014

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GIS/GPS mapping technology provides a very cost effective method of meeting the guidelines and calculating the total information required for decision makers. This paper aims to integrate Geographic Information System (GIS) and data acquired using low-cost GPS in one system and develop a precise methodology that is reliable for environmental studies at Majmaah region. The research focuses on monitoring and mapping the groundwater quality parameters at the study area. Portable GPS instrument with reasonable accuracy was used to measure the coordinates of non-defined water wells in the form of the latitudes and longitudes. A methodology for using these data to locate those positions accurately and merge them in GIS system was developed. The system was developed mainly for environmental studies (characterization of groundwater quality parameters) using a satellite image and the calculated GPS data aiming to produce a dynamic system that is capable of map the changes in any groundwater parameter on different times. However, other uses could be: defining the contaminated soil zones, and the same for flooding areas, as GIS will help in selecting the most appropriate locations to dig new wells, construct dams or produce sensitivity environmental maps for the study area. The resulted contour environmental maps can be helpful to illustrate a clear picture and quantities of needed areas for preservation. The system can be updated and modified easily and remains useful and helpful for supporting the decision making to identify, monitor and plan other environmental studies at the region.

Published in	International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (Volume 2, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijema.20140205.18
Page(s)	279-288
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
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GIS, GPS, Water Quality Parameters, Monitoring, ERDAS, Majmaah

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Sameh S. Ahmed

Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, 71516, Egypt
Mahmoud T. Azmi

Civil Engineering Department, Matarria Engineering College, Helwan University, Egypt

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