Geomorphological mapping [[electronic resource] ] : methods and applications / / Mike J. Smith, Paolo Paron, James S. Griffiths

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910781860503321
• Autore: Smith Mike J. <1971->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford, : Elsevier, 2011
• ISBN: 1-283-32025-8; 9786613320254; 0-444-53536-5
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (635 p.)
• Collana: Developments in earth surface processes, , 0928-2025 ; ; 15
• Altri autori (Persone): ParonPaolo; GriffithsJames S
• Disciplina: 551.41; 551.410223
• Soggetti: Geomorphological mapping
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: section 1. Geomorphological mapping -- section 2. Techniques in applied geomorphological mapping -- section 3. Case studies.
• Sommario/riassunto: Geomorphological Mapping: a professional handbook of techniques and applications is a new book targeted at academics and practitioners who use, or wish to utilise, geomorphological mapping within their work. Synthesising for the first time an historical perspective to geomorphological mapping, field based and digital tools and techniques for mapping and an extensive array of case studies from academics and professionals active in the area. Those active in geomorphology, engineering geology, reinsurance, Environmental Impact Assessors, and allied areas, will find the text of immense value.<