Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• Abolfazl Ghanbari ¹
• FADHAA ABDULRIDA ABBOOD ²
• Khalil Valizadeh Kamran ³

¹ Academic Member/University of Tabriz

² Ph.D. Student in Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

³ Professor in Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

Abstract

The integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) technologies has proven instrumental in monitoring the environmental impacts of sulfur dioxide (SO₂), particularly its influence on temperature variations. This study examines the spatiotemporal dynamics of SO₂ emissions in Baghdad during 2023, correlating them with seasonal temperature patterns to evaluate their environmental and climatic implications. Utilizing satellite imagery, GIS tools, and advanced data analysis techniques, the research identifies significant seasonal trends, highlights areas of elevated pollution and temperature, and underscores the critical role of GIS in environmental resilience. The findings reveal an inverse correlation between SO₂ levels and temperature, influenced by atmospheric dispersion, photochemical reactions, and urban heat island effects. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for leveraging GIS-based insights to mitigate the adverse impacts of SO₂ on public health and urban climate.

Keywords

• Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
• Temperature Dynamics
• Urban Heat Island
• Climate Resilience

Main Subjects

• Geography and Urban Planning