Universität Wien

290024 KU Geomorphology and GIS (2014S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie

Knowledge of vector data handling (ArcGIS) recommended

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Acquiring GIS-knowledge in the field of Geomorphology, computing derivatives from digital terrain models, geomorphological mapping, geomorphometric analyses, statistical and heuristical susceptibility analyses of landslides, validation of modelling results

Assessment and permitted materials

Writing of reports (incl. Maps) according to the exercises

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Improving GIS-Knowledge, application of GIS in Geomorphology, evaluating the potential of GIS for specific analyses

Examination topics

Independent completion of exercises (Software: ArcGIS, SAGA GIS, R), writing of reports (incl. maps)

Reading list

Beguería S (2006) Validation and Evaluation of Predictive Models in Hazard Assessment and Risk Management. Natural Hazards 37:315–329.

Jaboyedoff M, Oppikofer T, Abellán A, et al. (2010) Use of LIDAR in landslide investigations: a review. Natural Hazards 61:5–28.

Van Westen CJ (2000) The modelling of landslide hazards using GIS. Surveys in geophysics International Institute for Aerospace Surveys and Earth Sciences (ITC), Enschede, The Netherlands 21:241–255.

Van Westen CJ, Castellanos E, Kuriakose SL (2008) Spatial data for landslide susceptibility, hazard, and vulnerability
assessment: An overview. Engineering Geology 102:112–131.

Association in the course directory

(MGS1-Block B NPI) (MGW2-NPI)

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