Elevation Models For Geoscience: Special Publication 345 (geological Society Special Publication)
by C. Fleming /
2010 / English / PDF
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Elevation data are a critical element in most geoscience
applications. From geological mapping to modelling Earth systems
and processes geologists need to understand the shape of the Earths
surface. Vast amounts of digital elevation data exist, from
large-scale global to smaller scale regional datasets, and many
datasets have been merged to improve scale and accuracy. For each
application, decisions are made on which elevation data to use
driven by cost, resolution and accuracy. This publication shows the
current status of available digital elevation data and illustrates
the key applications. The types of data assessed include: ASTER
stereo satellite imagery, Shuttle Radar Topographic Mapping data,
airborne laser and radar such as NEXTMap, and Multibeam Bathymetry.
Applications covered include: glacial deposits, landslides, coastal
erosion and other geological hazards. Technical issues discussed
include: accuracy analysis, derived product creation, software
comparisons and copyright considerations. This volume is a
comprehensive look at elevation models for geoscience.
Elevation data are a critical element in most geoscience
applications. From geological mapping to modelling Earth systems
and processes geologists need to understand the shape of the Earths
surface. Vast amounts of digital elevation data exist, from
large-scale global to smaller scale regional datasets, and many
datasets have been merged to improve scale and accuracy. For each
application, decisions are made on which elevation data to use
driven by cost, resolution and accuracy. This publication shows the
current status of available digital elevation data and illustrates
the key applications. The types of data assessed include: ASTER
stereo satellite imagery, Shuttle Radar Topographic Mapping data,
airborne laser and radar such as NEXTMap, and Multibeam Bathymetry.
Applications covered include: glacial deposits, landslides, coastal
erosion and other geological hazards. Technical issues discussed
include: accuracy analysis, derived product creation, software
comparisons and copyright considerations. This volume is a
comprehensive look at elevation models for geoscience.
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