Mapping Geomorphological Environments

Edited by Kosmas Pavlopoulos, Niki Evelpidou and Andreas Vassilopoulos
Springer- Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009
http://www.springer.com

Mapping Geomorphological Environment is a highly descriptive textbook providing an excellent introduction to the latest methodologies for mapping geomorphological formations in a variety of different environments. Its holistic approach seeks to provide a meaningful linkage between state of the art techniques for geomorphological mapping, including the latest innovations in geospatial applications and advances in the understanding of the formation of geomorphological phenomena in a variety of settings and environments.

The book includes:

• An introduction to the processes which form geomorphological formations and how to map them.
• Case studies from a variety of environments with many examples of geomorphological maps.
• In-depth descriptions of the latest tools and methodologies such as field sampling, GPS usage, 3–4 D mapping, GIS analysis, digital image analysis, etc.
• A list of the geomorfological characteristics per environment (e.g. costal, fluvial, etc) in the format of geomorphological encyclopedia, with pictures, maps and symbols.
• Finally, this book covers the entire workflow ranging from data collection, analysis, interpretation and mapping.