Showing papers by "Arijit Roy published in 1988"
TL;DR: In this article, satellite and aerial remote sensing techniques can provide useful, indicative information on most of the factors that are pertinent to a good route location, which can then be translated into better planning, design and constructions as well as lower maintenance cost.
Abstract: Satellite and aerial remote sensing techniques can provide useful, indicative information on most of the factors that are pertinent to a good route location. This information because it is obtained quickly, economically, and with fair to excellent dependability for large areas, can then be translated into better planning, design and constructions as well as lower maintenance cost. The Nepal highway project involved, besides study of geology, the mapping and delineation of land facets through which the route would pass, and included the study of (i) rock, (2) soil, (3) weathering, (4) slopes, (5) landslides, (6) hydrology and (7) construction material availability in an integrated manner. Remote sensing techniques helped in efficient selection of potential route than could have been possible by conventional ground techniques alone.
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