Geomorphology : processes, taxonomy and applications / Miguel H. Sanders and Phillip D. Clark, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sanders, Miguel H.

Clark, Phillip D.

Series:

Earth Sciences in the 21st Century

Earth sciences in the 21st century series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geomorphology.

Geography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Geomorphology is the scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them. In this book, the geomorphological structure of river channel of small streams in terms of river morphology hierarchical classification (RHMC) is analysed.

Contents:

Intro

GEOMORPHOLOGY: PROCESSES, TAXONOMY AND APPLICATIONS

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 SUSTAINABLE DECISION MAKING IN A COMPLEX 3D ENVIRONMENT OF AN URBAN AREA: DESIGN OF AN AUDITABLE DECISION PROCESS BASED ON MULTICRITERIA ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT

1. INTRODUCTION

2. APPROACHES TO ADDRESS LAND EVALUATION AND LAND USE DECISION PROBLEMS

2.1. Land Evaluation Modelling

2.1.1. Qualitative approaches

2.1.2. Expert systems

2.1.3. Parametric systems

2.1.4. Statistical methods

2.1.5. Multicriteria analysis techniques

2.1.6. Artificial-intelligence-based technologies

2.2. Multicriteria Analysis and Spatial Decision Support Systems

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY AREA

4. SUGGESTED DECISION PROCESS WORKFLOW THAT ACCOUNTS FOR A 3D COMPONENT

4.1. Data Collection and 3D Modelling

4.2. Georesources and Geohazards Modelling

4.3 Land use Suitability Analysis: Spatial Multicriteria Evaluation

5. SEARCH FOR THE MOST PREFERABLE SAND MINING LOCATIONS

5.1. Site Search Analysis

5.2. Site Selection Analysis

6. RESULT AND VALIDATION

7. CONCLUSION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

REFERENCES

Chapter 2 INTEGRATION OF FLUVIAL GEOMORHOLOGY AND HYDROBIOLOGY - EXAMPLE OF SMALL STREAMS INVERTEBRATES STUDY

INTRODUCTION

Riverine Landscape

Integration of Fluvial Geomorphology and Hydrobiology

Hierarchy Concept as a Tool for Understanding River Structure and Behaviour - Geomorphic Application

Term 'Habitat' in Hydrobiology

Habitat Structure and Invertebrates

METHODS

Geomorphological Analysis

Hydrobiological study

Sampling Design

Statistical Analysis

RESULTS

1. Relationship of Benthic Assemblage Structure and Environmental Parameters

2. Morphological Units

3. Flow Types:.

Structure of the invertebrate communities:

Cluster analysis

Effect of organic substratum:

4. Association of Morphological Units and Flow Types:

Distribution of morphological units within flow types:

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS

Physical Characteristics of Biotopes

Relationship of Benthic Assemblage Structure and Environmental Parameters

Invertebrates in Morphological Units and Flow Types

Chapter 3 GEOMORPHIC ADJUSTMENT, GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT, AND DISTURBANCES

INTRODUCTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

SOME PROBLEMS WITH QUANTITATIVE MODELS THAT LACK SUFFICIENT GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

QUALITATIVE GEOMORPHIC MODELS AND DIMENSIONALITY

THE DISTURBANCE GEOMORPHOLOGY CONCEPT AS A QUALITATIVE, DIMENSIONLESS MODEL

CASE STUDIES

SENSITIVITY OF LANDFORMS AND LANDSCAPES TO CHANGE

CONCLUSION: RECONCILING QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE GEOMORPHIC MODELS

Chapter 4 ASSESSING SOIL EROSION IN SEMI-ARID CHECK DAM WATERSHEDS USING GEOWEPP (SOUTH-EAST SPAIN)

BACKGROUND

STUDY AREA

METHODOLOGY

Simulation with the WEPP Model

Input Data

Input climatic variables

Topographical variables (slope)

Edaphic entry variables

Variables related to land uses

Output variables for the drainage areas

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

CONCLUSIONS

Chapter 5 THE IMPACT OF TIDAL ENERGY BARRAGES ON ESTUARINE GEOMORPHOLOGY

GEOMORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

HOW DO BARRAGES AFFECT ESTUARINE EVOLUTION?

THE ROLE OF WIND ENERGY IN DETERMINING MORPHOLOGICAL EVOLUTION FOLLOWING IMPOUNDMENT

WHERE ARE THE ANALOGUES?

WHAT DO THE ANALOGUES TELL US ABOUT LIKELY RESPONSES TO BARRAGES?

WHY WILL EXISTING PATTERNS OF SEDIMENTATION NOT CONTINUE AT A LOWER POSITION IN THE TIDAL FRAME?.

LONG-TERM IMPLICATIONS

QUESTIONS THAT CANNOT BE ANSWERED BY THE USE OF ANALOGUES

POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS OF TIDAL LAGOONS

A. Within Estuaries

B. On the Open Coast

C. Within the Lagoon

CONCLUDING COMMENTS

AUTHOR PROFILE

Chapter 6 SOILS, HYDROLOGY, AND GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE LISA MATTHEWS MEMORIAL BAY, BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA

Results

Soils

Hydrology

Geomorphology

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX 1. TYPIC DYSTRUDEPT, SITE 8, ELEVATION 57.61 M.

APPENDIX 2. TYPIC DYSTRUDEPT, SITE 3, ELEVATION 56.46 M.

APPENDIX 3. GROSSARENIC HAPLUDULT, SITE 12, ELEVATION 56.40 M.

APPENDIX 4. TYPIC DYSTRUDEPT, SITE 7, ELEVATION 56.10 M.

APPENDIX 5. AERIC ALBAQUULT, SITE 1, ELEVATION 55.63 M.

APPENDIX 6. UMBRIC ENDOAQUOD, SITE 9, ELEVATION 55.27 M.

APPENDIX 7. TYPIC ALBAQUULT, SITE 4, ELEVATION 55.14 M.

APPENDIX 8. TYPIC ALBAQUULT, SITE 10, ELEVATION 55.13 M.

APPENDIX 9. TYPIC ALBAQUULT, SITE 11, ELEVATION 55.11 M.

APPENDIX 10. TYPIC ALBAQUULT, SITE 2, ELEVATION 54.95 M.

APPENDIX 11. UMBRIC PALEAQUULT, SITE 5, ELEVATION 54.60 M.

APPENDIX 12. TYPIC ALBAQUULT, SITE 6, ELEVATION 54.58 M.

CHAPTER SOURCES

INDEX

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Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-61122-494-2

OCLC:

676830560