Geomorphometry, the quantitative analysis of land surfaces, employs mathematical, statistical, and image processing techniques to measure and understand morphological, hydrological, ecological, and other characteristics of landscapes. This session explores the latest advancements in geomorphometry and geomorphological mapping, essential tools for investigating landscape dynamics on Earth and other planetary bodies.
The increasing availability of high-resolution geospatial data, including global Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), LiDAR, and Structure-from-Motion (SfM) models, opens new opportunities for detailed morphometric analysis, from mapping novel landforms to uncovering complex surface processes. However, these advancements also pose significant challenges in data handling, processing and analysis, necessitating innovative geo-computation techniques, high-performance computing, and new analytical methods tailored to diverse contexts.
This session welcomes studies that showcase advanced methods in geomorphometry, including high-performance and parallel computing implementations, as well as conventional computing, or resource-limited computing tailored to wider communities or citizen-science applications.
We invite contributions from all disciplines, including geomorphology, planetary science, natural hazards, computer science, and Earth observation, focusing on but not limited to:
- Applications of Digital Elevation, Terrain, Surface Models and Point Clouds
- Utilization of high-resolution LiDAR, photogrammetry, and satellite data
- Innovations in automated surface analysis, machine learning, and algorithm development
- Morphometry of Earth and planetary surfaces, including studies of surface change
- Techniques for collecting and deriving geospatial data products
- Extraction and analysis of geomorphometric variables
- Mapping and morphometric analysis of landforms and landscapes
- Modeling natural hazards on terrestrial, marine and planetary surfaces
- Geomorphometry applications in urban planning and cultural heritage
- Professional, commercial, and industrial applications bridging academia and industry
We particularly encourage interdisciplinary approaches and contributions that highlight professional and industrial applications, including software development and toolkits that facilitate the practical use of geomorphometric techniques. Join us to discuss the frontiers of geomorphometry and its applications across disciplines.
Novel data, methods and applications in Geomorphometry
Convener:
Giulia Sofia
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Co-conveners:
Stuart Grieve,
Massimiliano Alvioli,
John K. Hillier,
Mihai Niculita