About this Research Topic
Recent development of innovative tools aimed to the acquisition of high-resolution DEMs has promoted the application of quantitative techniques of extraction of geomorphological parameters and models. Multitemporal analysis of DEMs and reconstruction of short- and long-term topographic changes has become an important research field in geomorphological analysis and such quantitative data are now crucial for the investigation of issues of landscape evolution.
This collection wants to gather contributions and Review Articles regarding the application of innovative quantitative techniques, geomorphic parameters and models to investigate issues of landscape characterization and evolution at different spatial and temporal scales. Research topics should include innovative approaches and application of models to: i) estimate short- and long- term landscape evolution; ii) reconstruct spatial distribution and rates of geomorphic processes; iii) extract parameters and indexes to investigate landscape changes and related surface processes. Research works should emphasize the new opportunity provided by such an approach than traditional geomorphological analysis such as field-based mapping and qualitative analysis of landforms.
Relevant themes are: i) multi-temporal analysis of high-resolution DEMs and short-term topographic changes; ii) extraction of geomorphic parameters and indexes to investigate relationships between tectonics, climate and landscape processes; iii) application of quantitative methods and models to estimate rates of geomorphic (i.e., fluvial and slope) processes; iv) drainage network morphometry and river profile analysis to evaluate the interplay between surface processes, tectonics and climate; v) short- and long-term topographic changes, reconstruction of ancient landscapes/landforms and sediment balance. Case studies dealing with the application of landscape evolution models are also welcomed.
Keywords: Topographic changes, geomorphic indexes, landscape evolution model (LEM), erosion/deposition models, river profile analysis
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