DEVELOPMENT OF A WATER BALANCE MODEL FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF TUZ GÖLÜ

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2024-4-25

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Kaya, Dündar Emre

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This study examines the current water balance of Tuz Gölü, Turkey's second-largest lake, which is crucial for both ecological sustainability and salt production. Using Landsat 8 OLI satellite imagery and the Salty Water Index (SWI), this study assesses the current volume and surface area changes of Tuz Gölü. The research also includes a time series model approach to analyze the temporal changes in the lake's volume. Findings indicate that Tuz Gölü's water balance is significantly affected by external water sources and intensive agricultural groundwater use within the Konya Closed Basin, increasing the lake's vulnerability to drought. The study predicts that the current management strategies, which primarily focus on agriculture without addressing the critical need for drought mitigation, may be insufficient in protecting Tuz Gölü. According to the model results, only 3% of the precipitation falling on the basin reaches Tuz Gölü. Recommendations include developing integrated water resource management strategies that balance agricultural needs with ecological preservation to ensure the long-term sustainability of Tuz Gölü. The adaptability of the proposed model indicates a potential for significant improvements in long-term management.

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Tuz Gölü, Lake Modeling, Basin Management, GIS

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/109826

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis