Quantitative analysis of land surface topography
L. Zevenbergen, C. Thorne
Paper details
- Journal
- EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
- Published
- 1987
- Citations
- 1,623
- References
- 5
- Fields
- Environmental Science, Geology
tlooto Summary
Quantitative analysis of land surface topography developed to determine slope, aspect, and curvature for runoff and erosion processes.
Abstract
Land surface topography significantly affects the processes of runoff and erosion. A system which determines slope, aspect, and curvature in both the down-slope and across-slope directions is developed for an altitude matrix. Also, the upslope drainage area and maximum drainage distance are determined for every point within the altitude matrix. A FORTRAN 66 program performs the analysis.
Citation format
ZEVENBERGEN, L.; THORNE, C. Quantitative analysis of land surface topography. EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS, 1987, 12(1): 47–56.