Open AccessEstimation of soil erosion in loess plateau based on geographic information system
Author(s) -
Xinghai Dang,
Yajie Sun
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of geography and cartography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2578-1979
DOI - 10.24294/jgc.v5i1.1410
Subject(s) - loess plateau , erosion , loess , geographic information system , environmental science , plateau (mathematics) , soil science , hydrology (agriculture) , soil conservation , geology , physical geography , remote sensing , geography , geomorphology , geotechnical engineering , agriculture , mathematics , mathematical analysis , archaeology
One of the core problems in soil erosion research is the estimation of soil erosion. It is a feasible method and technical approach to estimate soil erosion in Loess Plateau region by using USLE model, GIS and RS technology and using DEM data, meteorological data and land-use type data. With the support of GIS and RS technology, the USLE factors and soil erosion in Loess Plateau region were estimated, and the soil erosion intensity was classified according to the Chinese soil erosion intensity classification standard. The results can provide reference for the development of soil erosion control measures in the Loess Plateau.