Delineation of a Groundwater Potential Zone Map for the Kızılırmak Delta by Using Remote-Sensing-Based Geospatial and Analytical Hierarchy Processes

Locating prospective groundwater recharge zones is essential for managing and planning resources. Therefore, spatial modeling of distribution a significant undertaking that would aid groundwater’s subsequent conservation management. The current study employs geographic information systems (GIS) analytical hierarchy process (AHP) based on multi-criteria analysis to identify potential (GPZ). AHP technique was utilized analyze generate the geo-environmental factor parameters, which included drainage density, lineament precipitation, slope, soil texture, land use/land cover, level, geology. Each weighted according its characteristics effects water in this process. Finally, overlay method applied GIS environment gather variables locate map GPZ. proposed GPZ divided into four different zones: poor, moderate, high, very high. Consequently, results, 38% basin has high potential, 19% 39% moderate 4% poor from regions. study’s conclusions can be used sustain resources by identifying areas with potential.