Geomorphometry: Concepts, Software, Applications

✍ Scribed by Tomislav Hengl and Hannes I. Reuter (Eds.)

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 775
• Series: Developments in Soil Science 33
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Geomorphometry is the science of quantitative land-surface analysis. It draws upon mathematical, statistical, and image-processing techniques to quantify the shape of earth's topography at various spatial scales. The focus of geomorphometry is the calculation of surface-form measures (land-surface parameters) and features (objects), which may be used to improve the mapping and modelling of landforms to assist in the evaluation of soils, vegetation, land use, natural hazards, and other information. This book provides a practical guide to preparing Digital Elevation Models (DEM) for analysis and extracting land-surface parameters and objects from DEMs through a variety of software. It further offers detailed instructions on applying parameters and objects in soil, agricultural, environmental and earth sciences. This is a manual of state-of-the-art methods to serve the various researchers who use geomorphometry.Soil scientists will use this book to further learn the methods for classifying and measuring the chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils and gain a further understaing of the role of soil as a natural resource. Geologists will find value in the instruction this book provides for measuring the physical features of the soil such as elevation, porosity, and structure which geologists use to predict natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and flooding. * Technical details on a variety of software packages allow researchers to solve real-life mapping issues* Provides soil and agronomy researchers best practice techniques for soil data analysis to assist in enhanced land-use and planning * Offers geologists essential tactics for better environmental management by providing a comprehensive analysis of the physical features of soil * Companion website includes access to the latest technological advancements previously unpublished in any other comprehensive source: geomorphometry software, DEM data sources, and applications

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Series Editors
Page ii

Volume Editors
Page iii

Copyright page
Page iv

Dedication
Page v

Contents
Pages vii-xii

Authors
Pages xiii-xix

Co-authors
Pages xxi-xxii

Foreword
Pages xxiii-xxix
Tomislav Hengl, Hannes I. Reuter

Chapter 1 Geomorphometry: A Brief Guide Review Article
Pages 3-30
R.J. Pike, I.S. Evans, T. Hengl

Chapter 2 Mathematical and Digital Models of the Land Surface Review Article
Pages 31-63
T. Hengl, I.S. Evans

Chapter 3 DEM Production Methods and Sources Review Article
Pages 65-85
A. Nelson, H.I. Reuter, P. Gessler

Chapter 4 Preparation of DEMs for Geomorphometric Analysis Review Article
Pages 87-120
H.I. Reuter, T. Hengl, P. Gessler, P. Soille

Chapter 5 Geostatistical Simulation and Error Propagation in Geomorphometry Review Article
Pages 121-140
A.J.A.M. Temme, G.B.M. Heuvelink, J.M. Schoorl, L. Claessens

Chapter 6 Basic Land-Surface Parameters Review Article
Pages 141-169
V. Olaya

Chapter 7 Land-Surface Parameters and Objects in Hydrology Review Article
Pages 171-194
S. Gruber, S. Peckham

Chapter 8 Land-Surface Parameters Specific to Topo-Climatology Review Article
Pages 195-226
J. Böhner, O. Antonić

Chapter 9 Landforms and Landform Elements in Geomorphometry Review Article
Pages 227-254
R.A. MacMillan, P.A. Shary

Chapter 10 Overview of Software Packages Used in Geomorphometry Review Article
Pages 257-267
J. Wood

Chapter 11 Geomorphometry in ESRI Packages Review Article
Pages 269-291
H.I. Reuter, A. Nelson

Chapter 12 Geomorphometry in SAGA Review Article
Pages 293-308
V. Olaya, O. Conrad

Chapter 13 Geomorphometry in ILWIS Review Article
Pages 309-331
T. Hengl, B.H.P. Maathuis, L. Wang

Chapter 14 Geomorphometry in LandSerf Review Article
Pages 333-349
J. Wood

Chapter 15 Geomorphometry in MicroDEM Review Article
Pages 351-366
P. Guth

Chapter 16 Geomorphometry in TAS GIS Review Article
Pages 367-386
J.B. Lindsay

Chapter 17 Geomorphometry in GRASS GIS Review Article
Pages 387-410
J. Hofierka, H. Mitášová, M. Neteler

Chapter 18 Geomorphometry in RiverTools Review Article
Pages 411-430
S.D. Peckham

Chapter 19 Geomorphometry — A Key to Landscape Mapping and Modelling Review Article
Pages 433-460
T. Hengl, R.A. MacMillan

Chapter 20 Soil Mapping Applications Review Article
Pages 461-479
E. Dobos, T. Hengl

Chapter 21 Vegetation Mapping Applications Review Article
Pages 481-496
S.D. Jelaska

Chapter 22 Applications in Geomorphology Review Article
Pages 497-525
I.S. Evans, T. Hengl, P. Gorsevski

Chapter 23 Modelling Mass Movements and Landslide Susceptibility Review Article
Pages 527-550
S. Gruber, C. Huggel, R. Pike

Chapter 24 Automated Predictive Mapping of Ecological Entities Review Article
Pages 551-578
R.A. MacMillan, A. Torregrosa, D. Moon, R. Coupé, N. Philips

Chapter 25 Geomorphometry and Spatial Hydrologic Modelling Review Article
Pages 579-602
S.D. Peckham

Chapter 26 Applications in Meteorology Review Article
Pages 603-622
S. Emeis, H.R. Knoche

Chapter 27 Applications in Precision Agriculture Review Article
Pages 623-636
H.I. Reuter, K.-C. Kersebaum

Chapter 28 The Future of Geomorphometry Review Article
Pages 637-652
P. Gessler, R. Pike, R.A. MacMillan, T. Hengl, H.I. Reuter

Bibliography Review Article
Pages 653-694
Tomislav Hengl, Hannes I. Reuter

Index
Pages 695-705

Colour Plate Section
Pages 707-765

✦ Subjects

Информатика и вычислительная техника;Геоинформационные технологии (ГИС);