DOI: 10.1016/j.jag.2016.04.006
Scopus记录号: 2-s2.0-84985930618
论文题名: Using geoinformatics and geomorphometrics to quantify the geodiversity of Crete, Greece
作者: Argyriou A ; V ; , Sarris A ; , Teeuw R ; M
刊名: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation
ISSN: 15698432
出版年: 2016
卷: 51 起始页码: 47
结束页码: 59
语种: 英语
英文关键词: ASTER G-DEM
; Geodiversity
; Geoinformatics
; Geomorphometrics
; Landscape indices
Scopus关键词: ASTER
; deformation
; digital elevation model
; geodiversity
; landscape
; morphometry
; neotectonics
; regional geology
; Aegean Islands
; Crete [Greece]
; Greece
英文摘要: The geodiversity of Crete is quantified in this study, based on the classification of geomorphometric, geological and climatic factors. A number of geomorphometric variables, extracted from the ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model (ASTER G-DEM) in conjunction with geological and climatic information, are evaluated through various algorithms incorporated into Geographical Information System (GIS) software's. The derived geoinformatic data sets are then analyzed to produce the geodiversity of Crete. The geodiversity map is used to quantify the geodiversity, by calculating landscape diversity and other spatial pattern indices. Those indices are evaluating the richness, evenness, fragmentation and shape of the landscape patch types. The outcome of this study has highlighted that western Crete is characterized by complex geodiversity with more irregular, elongated and fragmented landscape patterns relative to the eastern part of the island. The geodiversity indices provide insights into the processes shaping landscapes, particularly the “battle” between neotectonic landscape deformation and erosion/deposition. The methodology presented can be useful for decision makers when evaluating a regions geological heritage, planning the management of natural resources, or designating areas for conservation. © 2016 Elsevier B.V. Citation statistics:
资源类型: 期刊论文
标识符: http://119.78.100.158/handle/2HF3EXSE/80127
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作者单位: School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom; Laboratory of Geophysical − Satellite Remote Sensing & Archaeo-environment, Institute for Mediterranean Studies (I.M.S.)/Foundation of Research & Technology (F.O.R.T.H.), Melissinou & Nikiforou Foka 130, Rethymno, Greece
Recommended Citation:
Argyriou A,V,, Sarris A,et al. Using geoinformatics and geomorphometrics to quantify the geodiversity of Crete, Greece[J]. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation,2016-01-01,51