A master thesis from Aalborg University
Erosion risk mapping, evaluating the effects of high resolution topographic data in erosion modelling
Author(s)
Term
4. semester
Publication year
2016
Submitted on
2016-06-07
Pages
113 pages
Abstract
The focus of this project, has been to understand the physical components in erosion modelling. Erosion is a complex process of many environmental parameters. The relationship between these, determine the patterns of redistribution and deposition. In this project a model has been created based on the RUSLE-principles. This serves as the foundation of a comparative analysis that aims to enlighten the aspects of using high resolution data, to estimate soil erosion. This is important with regards to sustaining a healthy water supply and habitats for several species. The RUSLE model, takes six physical components into account, Precipitation, Soil type, Topographic length- /steepness, Vegetation and Supporting practices. These considerations was the basis of finding whether high resolution topographic data, is applicable in erosion modelling.
Keywords
RUSLE ; erosion ; modelling ; topography ; length ; steepness ; danish DEM ; height model
Documents
Colophon: This page is part of the AAU Student Projects portal, which is run by Aalborg University. Here, you can find and download publicly available bachelor's theses and master's projects from across the university dating from 2008 onwards. Student projects from before 2008 are available in printed form at Aalborg University Library.
If you have any questions about AAU Student Projects or the research registration, dissemination and analysis at Aalborg University, please feel free to contact the VBN team. You can also find more information in the AAU Student Projects FAQs.