ArcSWAT | STEP 3 | LULC Data Preparation for SWAT | Step-by-Step Guide in ArcGIS (Complete Process)

In this video, you will learn LULC (Land Use Land Cover) Data Preparation for SWAT using ArcSWAT in ArcGIS — STEP 3 of the Complete ArcSWAT Tutorial Series.

This tutorial explains the entire workflow of preparing, reclassifying, and processing LULC data for use in the SWAT hydrological model, ensuring accurate watershed simulation and model performance.

🎯 What You Will Learn:

✔ Understanding LULC data requirements for SWAT
✔ Importing LULC datasets into ArcGIS
✔ Reclassification of LULC for SWAT compatibility
✔ Creating SWAT LULC lookup tables
✔ Resolving projection & resolution issues
✔ Common errors and best practices in LULC preparation

🧠 Who Should Watch:

• Hydrology & Water Resources students
• GIS & Remote Sensing learners
• Environmental & Civil Engineers
• Researchers & PhD scholars
• Anyone working on watershed & climate modeling

🛠 Software & Tools:

ArcSWAT | ArcGIS | SWAT | GIS | Remote Sensing | Hydrologic Modeling

📂 ArcSWAT Full Series (A–Z):
STEP 1: ArcSWAT Installation
STEP 2: Watershed Delineation
STEP 3: LULC Data Preparation
STEP 4: Soil Data Preparation
STEP 5: HRU Creation
STEP 6: Weather Data Setup
STEP 7: SWAT Simulation
STEP 8: Calibration & Validation (SWAT-CUP)
STEP 9: Scenario & Climate Analysis

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