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Spatial characterization of vegetation diversity with satellite remote sensing in the khakea-bray transboundary aquifer
(University of Western Cape, 2022)
There have been increasing calls to monitor Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) more effectively, since they are biodiversity hotspots that provide several ecosystem services. The accurate monitoring of GDEs is an ...
Geological and hydrgeological characteristics of acid mine drainage from an abandoned coal mine: A case study of Shandi coal mine in Niangziguan spring catchment, Shanxi
(University of Western Cape, 2022)
As Shanxi Province is rich in coal resources, the output of raw coal approximately
accounts for one quarter of China's production. It is one of the most important energy and
heavy chemical bases and plays a significant ...
Determining crop coefficients for irrigated fruit tree crops using readily available data sources
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The climate variability and climate change-induced events experienced worldwide have caused a significant decrease in the rainfall volume. South Africa is considered to be one of the driest countries in the world, as it ...
Remote sensing and multispectral imaging of hydrological responses to land use/land cover and climate variability in contrasting agro-ecological systems in Mountainous catchment, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Water is a fundamental resource and key in the provision of energy, food and health. However, water resources are currently under severe pressure as a consequence of climate change and variability, population growth and ...
Assessing river-aquifer interaction for sustained water abstraction, Lower Vaal Catchment, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Several methods are available in the literature for the estimations of river-aquifer interactions. However, the selection of which depends on available data, local geographic and topographic conditions, the spatial and ...
Identifying potential areas suitable for managed aquifer recharge in Saldanha bay, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The West Coast in the Western Cape of South Africa is a water-scarce area. Pressure from population
and industrial growth, recurring droughts and climate change has resulted in an increasing urgency in
the West Coast to ...
Investigating the natural groundwater recharge and discharge processes of the Saldanha Bay aquifer systems along the West Coast of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Saldanha Bay Local Municipality is partially dependent on groundwater as part of its bulk water supply
as surface water resources in the area are extremely limited and fully allocated. Due to this, there is lots
of ...
Exploring opportunities for job creation through waste value chain: Removal of alien invasive plants, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Alien invasive plants are often end up in landfills after they are removed, where they form
part of organic waste. Wood contractors can utilise this organic waste as a source of informal
employment, which is also a waste ...
Determining the efficiency of in situ iron remediation (ISIR) technology using ozonation in the Atlantis primary aquifer, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
In situ iron remediation (ISIR) applications has become a popular technique for reducing iron
and manganese concentrations in boreholes that impose aesthetic and potable issues to
groundwater quality and water supply ...
Streamflow generating mechanisms in a mountainous Jonkershoek catchment, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The Jonkershoek valley catchment in a mountain region that forms the headwaters of the Eerste River, which contributes water to the Cape Winelands District Municipality and parts of the City of Cape Town in the Western ...