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Handbook of Environmental Chemistry

ISSN:1867979X

2020

Kostianoy, A.G.²

Pešić, V.¹

10.1007/698_2020_488

Intermittent rivers that periodically cease to flow represent the main part of the hydrological network of South Montenegro. Their inclusion in ongoing biomonitoring programs are hampered, among other things, because of the shortcomings given about the spatial distribution of temporary and perennial river channels. Google Earth has been shown to be a useful tool for mapping intermittent and perennial rivers. To test the classification accuracy with Google Earth imagery, we have selected ten intermittent rivers located in the southern part of Montenegro. The results revealed the moderate accuracy of Google Earth imagery in the mapping spatial extent of intermittent and perennial river sections. The results demonstrated a different discriminatory capacity of GE imagery depending on the presence of forested area and river width. Nevertheless, this study emphasized that using satellite and aerial images in combination with field surveys could provide an accurate and effective classification mode for mapping intermittent rivers in karstic regions such as South Montenegro, as a tool that would facilitate the protection of these threatened and unique ecosystems. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020.

Google Earth imagery, High-resolution optical imagery, Intermittent rivers, Montenegro, Rivers, Satellite remote sensing

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