Digital terrain analysis (DTA) is one of the most important contents in the research of
geographical information science (GIS). However, on the basis of the digital elevation model …

In recent years, growing population and expansion of settlements and life-lines over
hazardous areas have largely increased the impact of natural disasters both in industrialized …

This paper introduces the current machine learning approach to solving spatial modeling
problems in the domain of landslide susceptibility assessment. The latter is introduced as a …

Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images A thorough introduction to computer
processing of remotely-sensed images, processing methods, and applications Remote …

The only reference on the use of GIS and related technologies in terrain analysis In this
landmark publication, reflecting the collaborative effort of thirteen research groups based in …

An analysis of almost 200 references has been carried out in order to obtain knowledge
about the DEM (Digital Elevation Model) accuracy assessment methods applied in the last …

Geomorphometry, the science of quantitative terrain characterization, has traditionally
focused on the investigation of terrestrial landscapes. However, the dramatic increase in the …

Geography has always been important to humans. Stone-age hunters anticipated the
location of their quarry, early explorers lived or died by their knowledge of geography, and …

All digital data contain error and many are uncertain. Digital models of elevation surfaces
consist of files containing large numbers of measurements representing the height of the …

This article examines how the methods and data sources used to generate DEMs and
calculate land surface parameters have changed over the past 25years. The primary goal is …