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Fractal techniques and the surface roughness of talus slopes: Reply
Author(s) -
Andrle Robert,
Abrahams Athol D.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
earth surface processes and landforms
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1096-9837
pISSN - 0197-9337
DOI - 10.1002/esp.3290150311
Subject(s) - transect , geology , fractal , curvature , geomorphology , fractal dimension , interpretation (philosophy) , geometry , logarithm , surface (topology) , mathematics , mathematical analysis , computer science , oceanography , programming language
There is discussion of the role of the self similar fractal model (SSFM) as a dominant paradigm in geomorphology; and how it may be applied appropriately. There is also a difference in the interpretation of curvature in logarithmic plots of step length vs total number of steps. Thirdly there is disagreement about interpreting application of the model to the talus clast transects; and finally on the significance of the dimensions obtained ( D < 1·27) along the transects.