Methodological Approach and Data Collection
摘要
This chapter outlines the methodological approach adopted for the selected study area in LadakhLadakh. To comprehensively analyse and interpret the study area, a mixed-methodsMixed methods approach combined with multi-temporal and multi-scale remote sensingRemote sensing is employed. This approach integrates various sources of data such as statisticalStatistical information, satellite imagerySatellite imagery spanning different time periods and resolutions, field surveysField surveys, qualitativeQualitative insights from interviewsInterviews, direct observationsObservations, narratives gathered from local communities, photographyPhotography, and other relevant datasets. Both quantitativeQuantitative and qualitative data are analysed using appropriate methodologies and tools to ensure the validity of statistical findings and to derive deeper insights through data interpretation. The supervised method and digitisationDigitisation process are employed to investigate, quantify, and analyse land cover dynamics and detect changes across different time periods in the selected study area in Ladakh. This comprehensive approach seeks to provide deeper insights into the interactions between natural processes and human activities, contributing valuable knowledge for environmental management and sustainableSustainable developmentSustainable development in the region.