Digital Terrain Analysis In Soil Science And Geology
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Digital Terrain Analysis in Soil Science and Geology provides GIS scientists, soil scientists, geologists, geoscientists, geomorphologists, and geographers with an integrated view of the theory, principles, and methods of digital terrain modeling in the context of multi-scale problems of soil science and geology.Digital Terrain Analysis in Soil Science and Geology, based on the author's original interdisciplinary research, is divided into three parts. The first part represents the state-of-the-art in the field outlining mathematical methods used in digital terrain modeling. The second part looks at methods for analysis, modeling, and mapping of spatial distribution of soil properties using digital terrain analysis. The third part considers techniques for recognition, analysis, and interpretation of topographically expressed geological features.This book features:An integrated, first-hand view of the theory, methods, and application of digital terrain analysis by a single author.Strong mathematical theory underlying digital terrain analysis, providing a basis for reproducibility and correctness of its application in any region of the world. Examples at a wide range of spatial scales.
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Year: 2,011
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Edition: 1
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Pages: 395
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Pages In File: 395
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Language: English
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Topic: 39
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Issue: 2011 12 30
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Identifier: 0123850363,9780123850362
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Ddc: 551
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Lcc: QE48.8 .F58 2012
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Commentary: no TOC
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Paginated: 1
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Toc: Cover......Page 1 Errata......Page 2 Front matter ......Page 5 Copyright......Page 6 Preface......Page 7 Acknowledgments......Page 13 Abbreviations and Acronyms......Page 15 1 Digital Terrain Modeling......Page 17 Part I Principles and Methods of Digital Terrain Modeling......Page 21 2.1 Topographic Surface......Page 23 2.2 Local Morphometric Variables......Page 25 2.3 Nonlocal Morphometric Variables......Page 32 2.4 Structural Lines......Page 35 2.5 Solar Morphometric Variables......Page 37 2.7.1 The Gaussian Classification......Page 39 2.7.2 The Concept of Accumulation Zones. The Efremov–Krcho Classification......Page 41 2.7.3 The Shary Classification......Page 44 3.1 DEM Generation......Page 47 3.2 DEM Grid Types......Page 52 3.3 DEM Resolution......Page 54 3.4 DEM Interpolation......Page 56 4.1 The Evans–Young Method......Page 59 4.2.1 Motivation......Page 61 4.2.2 Formulas......Page 62 4.2.3.1 Materials and Data Processing......Page 65 4.2.3.2 Results and Discussion......Page 66 4.3.1 Motivation......Page 70 4.3.2 Formulas......Page 71 4.3.3 Calculation of Linear Sizes of a Spheroidal Equal Angular Window......Page 73 4