Avalanche Hazard Mapping with Satellite Data and a Digital Elevation Model

1995 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urs Gruber ◽  
Harold Haefner
Keyword(s):  
Digital Elevation Model ◽  
Satellite Data ◽  
Hazard Mapping ◽  
Avalanche Hazard ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Elevation Model

scholarly journals A new 1 km digital elevation model of Antarctica derived from combined radar and laser data – Part 2: Validation and error estimates

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Griggs ◽  
J. L. Bamber
Keyword(s):  
Digital Elevation Model ◽  
Satellite Data ◽  
Ice Sheet ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Altimeter Data ◽  
Laser Altimeter ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Surface Slopes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Elevation Model

Abstract. We have developed a new digital elevation model (DEM) of Antarctica from a combination of satellite radar and laser altimeter data. Here, we assess the accuracy of the DEM by comparison with airborne altimeter data from four campaigns covering a wide range of surface slopes and ice sheet regions. Root mean squared (RMS) differences varied from 4.75 m, when compared to a densely gridded airborne dataset over the Siple Coast region of West Antarctica to 33.78 m when compared to a more limited dataset over the Antarctic Peninsula where surface slopes are high and the across track spacing of the satellite data is relatively large. The airborne data sets were employed to produce an error map for the DEM by developing a multiple linear regression model based on the variables known to influence errors in the DEM. Errors were found to correlate highly with surface slope, roughness and density of satellite data points. Errors ranged from typically ~1 m over the ice shelves to between about 2 and 6 m for the majority of the grounded ice sheet. In the steeply sloping margins, along the Peninsula and mountain ranges the estimated error is several tens of metres. Less than 2% of the area covered by the satellite data had an estimated random error greater than 20 m.

scholarly journals A new 1 km digital elevation model of Antarctica derived from combined radar and laser data – Part 2: Validation and error estimates

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 843-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Griggs ◽  
J. L. Bamber
Keyword(s):  
Digital Elevation Model ◽  
Satellite Data ◽  
Ice Sheet ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Altimeter Data ◽  
Laser Altimeter ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Surface Slopes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Elevation Model

Abstract. We have developed a new digital elevation model (DEM) of Antarctica from a combination of satellite radar and laser altimeter data. Here, we assess the accuracy of the DEM by comparison with airborne altimeter data from four campaigns covering a wide range of surface slopes and ice sheet regions. RMS differences varied from 4.84 m, when compared to a densely gridded airborne dataset over the Siple Coast region of West Antarctica to 29.28 m when compared to a more limited dataset over the Antarctic Peninsula where surface slopes are high and the across track spacing of the satellite data is relatively large. The airborne data sets were employed to produce an error map for the DEM by developing a multiple linear regression model based on the variables known to influence errors in the DEM. Errors were found to correlate highly with surface slope, roughness and density of satellite data points. Errors ranged from typically ~1 m over the ice shelves to between about 4 and 10 m for the majority of the grounded ice sheet. In the steeply sloping margins, along the Peninsula and mountain ranges the estimated error is several tens of metres. Slightly less than 7% of the area covered by the satellite data had an estimated random error greater than 20 m.

scholarly journals Ecological Niche Modelling using satellite data for assessing distribution of threatened species Ceropegia bulbosa Roxb.

2014 ◽  
Vol XL-8 ◽  
pp. 597-603
Author(s):  
S. Kumar ◽  
R. N. Kulloli ◽  
J. C. Tewari ◽  
J. P. Singh ◽  
A. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Digital Elevation Model ◽  
Satellite Data ◽  
Thermal Emission ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Niche Modelling ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Bioclimatic Variables ◽  
Ground Truthing ◽  
Elevation Model ◽  
Ceropegia Bulbosa

<i>Ceropegia bulbosa</i> Roxb. is a narrow endemic, tuberous twiner of Asclepiadaceae family. It is medicinally important: tubers are nutritive and edible, leaves are digestive and a cure for dysentery and diarrhea. Exploitation for its tubers and poor regeneration of this species has shrunk its distribution. In order to know its present status, we report here the results of its appraisal in Rajasthan, using remote sensing and ground truthing in the past five years (2009&ndash;14). A base map of <i>C. bulbosa</i> was prepared using Geographical Information System (GIS), open source software Quantum GIS, SAGA. The Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM) +Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER), Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) Satellite Data were used in this study. ASTER and GDEM Data was clipped with district boundary and provided color range to get elevation information. A digital elevation model of Rajasthan physiography was developed from ASTER GDEM of 30-m resolution. GIS layers of Area of occurrences for <i>C. bulbosa</i> plant and elevation were created. This map along with topographic sheets of 1:50000 were used for field traversing and ground truthing as per GPS location inferred from map. Its geographic distribution was assessed using MaxEnt distribution modelling algorithm that employed 12 presence locality data, 19 bioclimatic variables, and elevation data. Results of this modelling predicted occurrence of <i>C. bulbosa</i> in the districts of Sirohi, Jalore, Barmer, Pali, Ajmer, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Banswara, Baran, Kota, Bundi and Chittorgarh. Ground validation in these districts revealed its presence only at four places in three districts confirming its rarity. Analysis of dominance at their sites of occurrence revealed their poor populations and sub dominant status (RIV = 20&ndash;32) and very low density (2&ndash;12 plants per tenth ha).

scholarly journals Development of Flood Inundation Libraries using Historical Satellite Data and DEM for Part of Godavari Basin: An Approach Towards Better Flood Management

2014 ◽  
Vol XL-8 ◽  
pp. 1463-1466 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Bhatt ◽  
G. S. Rao ◽  
B. Patro
Keyword(s):  
Water Level ◽  
Digital Elevation Model ◽  
Satellite Data ◽  
Spatial Dimension ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Flood Inundation ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Elevation Model ◽  
Trained Manpower ◽  
Godavari Basin

Conventional method of identifying areas to be inundated for issuing flood alert require inputs like discharge data, fine resolution digital elevation model (DEM), software for modelling and technically trained manpower to interpret the results meaningfully. Due to poor availability of these inputs, including good network of historical hydrological observations and limitation of time, quick flood early warning becomes a difficult task. Presently, based on the daily river water level and forecasted water level for major river systems in India, flood alerts are provided which are non-spatial in nature and does not help in understanding the inundation (spatial dimension) which may be caused at various water levels. In the present paper a concept for developing a series of flood-inundation map libraries two approaches are adopted one by correlating inundation extent derived from historical satellite data analysis with the corresponding water level recorded by the gauge station and the other simulation of inundation using digital elevation model (DEM's) is demonstrated for a part of Godavari Basin. The approach explained can be one of quick and cost-effective method for building a library of flood inundation extents, which can be utilized during flood disaster for alerting population and taking the relief and rescue operations. This layer can be visualized from a spatial dimension together with other spatial information like administrative boundaries, transport network, land use and land cover, digital elevation data and satellite images for better understanding and visualization of areas to be inundated spatially on free web based earth visualization portals like ISRO's Bhuvan portal (<a href="http://http://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in" target="_blank">http://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in</a>). This can help decision makers in taking quick appropriate measures for warning, planning relief and rescue operations for the population to get affected under that river stage.

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