Geomorphological Mapping: Methods and Applications (Volume 15) (Developments in Earth Surface Processes, Volume 15)

Smith, Mike J.; Griffiths, James S.

ISBN 10: 0444534466 / ISBN 13: 9780444534460

Published by Elsevier Science, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geomorphological Mapping: Methods and Applications (Volume 15) (Developments in Earth Surface Processes, Volume 15)
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0444534466
• ISBN 13: 9780444534460
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Geomorphological Mapping: a professional handbook of techniques and applications is a new book targeted at academics and practitioners who use, or wish to utilise, geomorphological mapping within their work. Synthesising for the first time an historical perspective to geomorphological mapping, field based and digital tools and techniques for mapping and an extensive array of case studies from academics and professionals active in the area. Those active in geomorphology, engineering geology, reinsurance, Environmental Impact Assessors, and allied areas, will find the text of immense value.

• Growth of interest in geomorphological mapping and currently no texts comprehensively cover this topic
• Extensive case studies that will appeal to professionals, academics and students (with extensive use of diagrams, potentially colour plates)
• Brings together material on digital mapping (GIS and remote sensing), cartography and data sources with a focus on modern technologies (including GIS, remote sensing and digital terrain analysis)
• Provides readers with summaries of current advances in methodological/technical aspects
• Accompanied by electronic resources for digital mapping

About the Author

Paolo is a Senior Lecturer at IHE Delft in the River Basin Development research group. He has more than 15 years of combined professional experience in the Humanitarian, Professional and Academic world in the areas of mapping, geology and geomorphology and remote sensing. In the last years he has been developing methods and tools for the use of UAV in hydraulic research including flood mapping as well as in ecology and soil erosion. He has worked and lived extensively in Eastern and Southern Africa with shorter assignments in Asia and East Asia, and at present he is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.