This study presents an innovative ecological monitoring model using GoogleEarth Engine (GEE) to support sustainable tourism development in the historical cities ofUzbekistan. By integrating remote sensing data from Sentinel-2 and Landsat-8 satellites withgeographic information systems (GIS), the model establishes a comprehensive platform for realtime environmental assessment. The model encompasses four UNESCO World Heritage Sites:Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Shakhrisabz. Results indicate significant improvements in theeffectiveness of ecological monitoring, with a 72.4% reduction in processing time and an 87.3%increase in spatial analysis accuracy. The integrated system enables real-time tracking ofvegetation indices, urban heat islands, and tourist flow patterns. Pilot implementation with tourismoperators resulted in 91% customer satisfaction and a 34.4% reduction in operational costs. Thedeveloped system offers a scalable solution for balancing tourism growth and environmentalprotection in the historical cities of Central Asia.
| Mualliflar | Kadirova, Shafoat |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | Иқтисодиёт ва туризм |
| Nashr sanasi | 2026-04-17 |
| Jild | 2 |
| Son | 28 |
| Til | Ingliz |
Uzbekistan, ecological monitoring, historical cities, sustainable tourism
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