Glacial geomorphological mapping : A review of approaches and frameworks for best practice
Geomorphological mapping is a well-established method for examining earth surface processes and landscape evolution in a range of environmental contexts. In glacial research, it provides crucial data for a wide range of process-oriented studies and palaeoglaciological reconstructions; in the latter...
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ftulundlup:oai:lup.lub.lu.se:0c36a6b8-78b9-4d02-85c2-854ea76cdb5e 2023-05-15T16:38:11+02:00 Glacial geomorphological mapping : A review of approaches and frameworks for best practice Chandler, Benjamin M.P. Lovell, Harold Boston, Clare M. Lukas, Sven Barr, Iestyn D. Benediktsson, Ívar Örn Benn, Douglas I. Clark, Chris D. Darvill, Christopher M. Evans, David J.A. Ewertowski, Marek W. Loibl, David Margold, Martin Otto, Jan Christoph Roberts, David H. Stokes, Chris R. Storrar, Robert D. Stroeven, Arjen P. 2018-10-01 https://lup.lub.lu.se/record/0c36a6b8-78b9-4d02-85c2-854ea76cdb5e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2018.07.015 eng eng Elsevier https://lup.lub.lu.se/record/0c36a6b8-78b9-4d02-85c2-854ea76cdb5e http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2018.07.015 scopus:85051365154 Earth-Science Reviews; 185, pp 806-846 (2018) ISSN: 0012-8252 Physical Geography Field mapping Geomorphological mapping GIS Glacial geomorphology Remote sensing contributiontojournal/systematicreview info:eu-repo/semantics/article text 2018 ftulundlup https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2018.07.015 2023-02-01T23:36:50Z Geomorphological mapping is a well-established method for examining earth surface processes and landscape evolution in a range of environmental contexts. In glacial research, it provides crucial data for a wide range of process-oriented studies and palaeoglaciological reconstructions; in the latter case providing an essential geomorphological framework for establishing glacial chronologies. In recent decades, there have been significant developments in remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with a plethora of high-quality remotely-sensed datasets now (often freely) available. Most recently, the emergence of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology has allowed sub-decimetre scale aerial images and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) to be obtained. Traditional field mapping methods still have an important role in glacial geomorphology, particularly in cirque glacier, valley glacier and icefield/ice-cap outlet settings. Field mapping is also used in ice sheet settings, but often takes the form of necessarily highly-selective ground-truthing of remote mapping. Given the increasing abundance of datasets and methods available for mapping, effective approaches are necessary to enable assimilation of data and ensure robustness. This paper provides a review and assessment of the various glacial geomorphological methods and datasets currently available, with a focus on their applicability in particular glacial settings. We distinguish two overarching ‘work streams’ that recognise the different approaches typically used in mapping landforms produced by ice masses of different sizes: (i) mapping of ice sheet geomorphological imprints using a combined remote sensing approach, with some field checking (where feasible); and (ii) mapping of alpine and plateau-style ice mass (cirque glacier, valley glacier, icefield and ice-cap) geomorphological imprints using remote sensing and considerable field mapping. Key challenges to accurate and robust geomorphological mapping are highlighted, often necessitating ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Ice cap Ice Sheet Lund University Publications (LUP) Earth-Science Reviews 185 806 846 |
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Physical Geography Field mapping Geomorphological mapping GIS Glacial geomorphology Remote sensing Chandler, Benjamin M.P. Lovell, Harold Boston, Clare M. Lukas, Sven Barr, Iestyn D. Benediktsson, Ívar Örn Benn, Douglas I. Clark, Chris D. Darvill, Christopher M. Evans, David J.A. Ewertowski, Marek W. Loibl, David Margold, Martin Otto, Jan Christoph Roberts, David H. Stokes, Chris R. Storrar, Robert D. Stroeven, Arjen P. Glacial geomorphological mapping : A review of approaches and frameworks for best practice |
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Geomorphological mapping is a well-established method for examining earth surface processes and landscape evolution in a range of environmental contexts. In glacial research, it provides crucial data for a wide range of process-oriented studies and palaeoglaciological reconstructions; in the latter case providing an essential geomorphological framework for establishing glacial chronologies. In recent decades, there have been significant developments in remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with a plethora of high-quality remotely-sensed datasets now (often freely) available. Most recently, the emergence of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology has allowed sub-decimetre scale aerial images and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) to be obtained. Traditional field mapping methods still have an important role in glacial geomorphology, particularly in cirque glacier, valley glacier and icefield/ice-cap outlet settings. Field mapping is also used in ice sheet settings, but often takes the form of necessarily highly-selective ground-truthing of remote mapping. Given the increasing abundance of datasets and methods available for mapping, effective approaches are necessary to enable assimilation of data and ensure robustness. This paper provides a review and assessment of the various glacial geomorphological methods and datasets currently available, with a focus on their applicability in particular glacial settings. We distinguish two overarching ‘work streams’ that recognise the different approaches typically used in mapping landforms produced by ice masses of different sizes: (i) mapping of ice sheet geomorphological imprints using a combined remote sensing approach, with some field checking (where feasible); and (ii) mapping of alpine and plateau-style ice mass (cirque glacier, valley glacier, icefield and ice-cap) geomorphological imprints using remote sensing and considerable field mapping. Key challenges to accurate and robust geomorphological mapping are highlighted, often necessitating ... |
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Chandler, Benjamin M.P. Lovell, Harold Boston, Clare M. Lukas, Sven Barr, Iestyn D. Benediktsson, Ívar Örn Benn, Douglas I. Clark, Chris D. Darvill, Christopher M. Evans, David J.A. Ewertowski, Marek W. Loibl, David Margold, Martin Otto, Jan Christoph Roberts, David H. Stokes, Chris R. Storrar, Robert D. Stroeven, Arjen P. |
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Chandler, Benjamin M.P. Lovell, Harold Boston, Clare M. Lukas, Sven Barr, Iestyn D. Benediktsson, Ívar Örn Benn, Douglas I. Clark, Chris D. Darvill, Christopher M. Evans, David J.A. Ewertowski, Marek W. Loibl, David Margold, Martin Otto, Jan Christoph Roberts, David H. Stokes, Chris R. Storrar, Robert D. Stroeven, Arjen P. |
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Glacial geomorphological mapping : A review of approaches and frameworks for best practice |
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Glacial geomorphological mapping : A review of approaches and frameworks for best practice |
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Glacial geomorphological mapping : A review of approaches and frameworks for best practice |
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Glacial geomorphological mapping : A review of approaches and frameworks for best practice |
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Glacial geomorphological mapping : A review of approaches and frameworks for best practice |
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glacial geomorphological mapping : a review of approaches and frameworks for best practice |
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