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Gps, gis and geomorphological field work
Author(s) -
Cornelius S. C.,
Sear D. A.,
Carver S. J.,
Heywood D. I.
Publication year - 1994
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.3290190904
Subject(s) - global positioning system , geographic information system , field (mathematics) , remote sensing , work (physics) , geology , geography , environmental resource management , computer science , environmental science , engineering , mechanical engineering , mathematics , pure mathematics , telecommunications
This paper introduces the Global Positioning System (GPS) and considers its role as a technique for use in geomorphological field work. Although valuable on its own, it is apparent that the utility of GPS in geomorphology is enhanced when used alongside Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology in the field. This paper reviews GPS, considering what it is, the methods available and their relative accuracies, the potential and problems of the technology and its relationship with GIS. Particular attention is given to the application of GPS in geomorphological and related case studies. Examples are presented of the successful use of GPS and GIS to study hydrology and snow patch regime from the recent GeoAltai expedition to Southern Siberia.