Geomorphometry: Concepts, Software, Applications 0123743451, 9780123743459

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