Detection of Urban Landscape Changes in Surabaya for the Years 2014-2024 Based on NDVI and NDBI Analysis of Landsat 8 OLI Imagery

Authors

  • Rastika Widiastuti Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Sufwandika Wijaya Geospatial Information Agency, Indonesia
  • Azhari Al Kautsar Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Inanditya Widiana Putri Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Eko Kusratmoko Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24114/jg.v17i1.59320

Keywords:

NDVI, NDBI, Surabaya, Urban

Abstract

This study investigates urban landscape changes in Surabaya from 2014 to 2024 using NDVI and NDBI indices derived from Landsat 8 OLI imagery. The Earth Engine platform was employed to generate cloud-free composite images, enabling detailed analysis of vegetation and built-up area changes. The methodology included a bivariate geovisualization technique to display areas of change, comparing NDVI and NDBI values over a decade to assess changes at a granular level. Results indicate that the 'Vegetation Stable - Built-up Area Stable' category dominates, covering 2422 km², suggesting consistent land use in established areas. This dominance indicates well-established land use patterns across much of the city. Significant urbanization is observed in the 'Vegetation Decreased - Built-up Area Increased' (70 km²) and 'Vegetation Stable - Built-up Area Increased' (177 km²) categories, reflecting ongoing development pressures. These areas highlight zones of active development and environmental intervention. Additionally, a 75 km² increase in vegetation, particularly in coastal mangrove regions, highlights successful environmental management efforts. The study achieved an overall accuracy of 71%, demonstrating the effectiveness of NDVI and NDBI in capturing urban dynamics. While some classes require improved detection accuracy, particularly those involving decreased built-up areas, the model reliably identifies increases in vegetation and built-up areas.

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2025-03-10

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Widiastuti, R., Wijaya, M. S., Al Kautsar, A., Widiana Putri, I., & Kusratmoko, E. (2025). Detection of Urban Landscape Changes in Surabaya for the Years 2014-2024 Based on NDVI and NDBI Analysis of Landsat 8 OLI Imagery. JURNAL GEOGRAFI, 17(1), 45–59. https://doi.org/10.24114/jg.v17i1.59320