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From traditional to modern 'full coverage' geomorphological mapping: a study case in the Chienti river basin (Marche region, central Italy).
- Source :
- Journal of Maps; 2021, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p17-28, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The present work contributes to the process of modernization of traditional geomorphological mapping, a fundamental tool for the assessment of the hazard degree of natural processes for the planning, of works and infrastructures. Starting from a traditional and detailed geomorphological survey and through elaborations in a GIS environment, this paper presents a multiscalar cartography model, characterized by a 'full coverage' representation of landforms. These characteristics make it possible to upscale or downscale processes and landforms and to use different information levels created in a hierarchical form. The test site for the experimentation is located on the Adriatic side of central Italy and is represented by a small catchment, about 13 km<superscript>2</superscript> large. All geomorphological features and information have been organized as elements and attributes within digital geomorphological information layers, following structured on a Digital Terrain Model derived from LiDAR; this new product is here proposed also as web-browser version. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DIGITAL elevation models
PRODUCTION planning
LANDFORMS
GLACIAL landforms
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17445647
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Maps
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151347614
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2021.1904020