DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF A GEOSPATIAL ANALYTICAL SYSTEM FOR PROMISING AQUIFERS IN SOUTH KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

Groundwater resources play a key role in the sustainable development of the economy and ecology of the Republic of Kazakhstan, meeting the needs of the population, agriculture, and industry. However, with the increase in anthropogenic pressure and climate change, effective management of these resources becomes exceptionally important. In this context, the implementation of geoinformation and analytical systems (GAAS) serves as an effective tool for monitoring, analyzing, and managing groundwater. Southern Kazakhstan is located in an arid climate zone, where freshwater resources are limited, making it especially challenging for agricultural practices, particularly for the irrigation of pastures. Given the rising demand for food and the impacts of climate change, effective management of aquifers is necessary to preserve ecosystems and enhance agricultural productivity. The geoinformation and analytical system (GAAS) allows for the accumulation, processing, and analysis of data on water resources, making it an indispensable tool for sustainable water resource management.

Pasturelands play a crucial role in providing forage for livestock, maintaining ecosystems, and preserving the traditional way of life for local residents. Pasturelands are significant for the economy and ecology of the region in various ways:

• forage base;
• ecological sustainability;
• socio-economic importance.

At the Institute of Hydrogeology and Geoecology named after U.M. Akhmedsafin, a geoinformation and analytical system for groundwater resources in the Republic of Kazakhstan has been developed and is operational. The structure of the system was created taking into account the needs for hydrogeological information, the availability of cartographic data, and the capabilities of the geoinformation system used.