GIS-based flood hazard mapping at different administrative scales: A case study in Gangetic West Bengal, India

This paper addresses the need for an efficient and cost-effective methodology for preparing flood hazard maps in data poor countries, particularly those under a monsoon regime where floods pose a recurrent danger. Taking Gangetic West Bengal, India, as an example and using available historical data from government agencies, the study compiled a regional map indicating hazard prone subregional areas for further detailed investigation, thereby isolating actual high risk localities. Using a GIS (Geographical Information System), a composite hazard index was devised incorporating variables of flood frequency, population density, transportation networks, access to potable water, and availability of high ground and maximum risk zones were mapped accordingly. A digital elevation model derived from high resolution imagery available in the public domain was used to calculate elevated areas suitable for temporary shelter during a flood. Selecting administrative units of analysis at the lowest possible scales – rural development blocks (regional) and revenue villages (subregional) – also ensures that hazard mapping is prepared in line with the existing rural planning and administrative authorities responsible for remedial intervention.     

Pyroclastic Flow Hazard at Volcán Citlaltépetl

Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba) with an elevation of 5,675 m is the highest volcano in North America. Its most recent catastrophic events involved the production of pyroclastic flows that erupted approximately 4,000, 8,500, and 13,000 years ago. The distribution of mapped deposits from these eruptions gives an approximate guide to the extent of products from potential future eruptions. Because the topography of this volcano is constantly changing computer simulations were made on the present topography using three computer algorithms: energy cone, FLOW2D, and FLOW3D. The Heim Coefficient (), used as a code parameter for frictional sliding in all our algorithms, is the ratio of the assumed drop in elevation (H) divided by the lateral extent of the mapped deposits (L). The viscosity parameter for the FLOW2D and FLOW3D codes was adjusted so that the paths of the flows mimicked those inferred from the mapped deposits. We modeled two categories of pyroclastic flows modeled for the level I and level II events. Level I pyroclastic flows correspond to small but more frequent block-and-ash flows that remain on the main cone. Level II flows correspond to more widespread flows from catastrophic eruptions with an approximate 4,000-year repose period. We developed hazard maps from simulations based on a National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) DTED-1 DEM with a 90 m grid and a vertical accuracy of ±30 m. Because realistic visualization is an important aid to understanding the risks related to volcanic hazards we present the DEM as modeled by FLOW3D. The model shows that the pyroclastic flows extend for much greater distances to the east of the volcano summit where the topographic relief is nearly 4,300 m. This study was used to plot hazard zones for pyroclastic flows in the official hazard map that was published recently.     

海底地形数据处理与DEM生成

分析了海底DEM生成经常会遇见的问题,介绍了坐标变换、接边处理、插值加密等数据预处理方法,最终生成海底规则格网DEM。     

一种基于视觉特征的地形模型数据提取与快速显示方法

DEM模型是一种重要的地形模型，由于其数据量极其巨大，如何实现快速显示是一个难题。针对DEM地形模型，提出基于视点与观察分辨率的数据抽取及基于法矢量的模型简化的快速绘制方法算法，最后进行实验验证。结果表明，该方法数据压缩量大，绘制速度快，且逼真度无明显变化。     

结合强度信息的LIDAR数据滤波方法

机载激光扫描系统可以直接生成扫描区域的数字表面模型,但是为了提取数字地面模型还须对LIDAR数据进行滤波处理。本文分析了用坡度法对机载LIDAR数据进行滤波的不足,并结合LIDAR数据中的强度信息,提出了一种结合强度信息的LIDAR数据滤波方法。与坡度法相比,该方法提高了滤波的精度和效率。试验结果表明该方法计算速度快,并能够有效地滤除LIDAR数据中的地物。     

数字高程模型误差及其评价的问题综述

从数字高程模型(DEM)传递误差、基于中误差的DEM误差模型及其主要问题、DEM误差分布实验和DEM内插误差新认识几个方面分析了当前DEM误差研究的主要进展,用"中误差"讨论DEM传递误差是建立在测量误差传递理论基础之上的,但沿用"中误差"来讨论DEM内插模型逼近误差和DEM整体误差却缺乏理论依据。DEM误差分布的空间相关性实验对DEM中误差评价法所应具备的随机误差性提出质疑,却可以用基于逼近理论的DEM内插模型来解释,说明用逼近误差理论研究DEM内插误差的途径是正确、可行的。     

基于ERDAS的林业局3维虚拟现实系统的研究和实现——以黑龙江省清河林业局地形为例

建立一个基于3维虚拟现实系统,动态交互的环境来显示、分析、处理多种地理数据,具有非常重要的意义.本研究以清河林业局为例,收集该区域的DEM数据、遥感数据,对DEM数据进行镶嵌,对遥感数据进行几何精校正和图像的增强处理,最终构建出清河林业局的3维虚拟现实系统.     

Accuracy analysis, dem generation and validation using russian tk-350 stereo-images

TK-350 stereo-scenes of the Zonguldak testfield in the north-west of Turkey have been analysed. The imagery had a base-to-height ratio of 0·52 and covered an area of 200 km × 300 km, with each pixel representing 10 m on the ground. Control points digitised from 1:25 000 scale topographic maps were used in the test. A bundle orientation was executed using the University of Hanover program BLUH and PCI Geomatica OrthoEngine AE software packages. Tests revealed that TK-350 stereo-images can yield 3D geopositioning to an accuracy of about 10 m in planimetry and 17 m in height. A 40 m resolution digital elevation model (DEM) was generated by the PCI system and compared against a reference DEM, which was derived from digitised contour lines provided by 1:25 000 scale topographic maps. This comparison showed that accuracy depends mainly on the surface structure and the slope of the local terrain. Root mean square errors in height were found to be about 27 and 39 m outside and inside forested areas, respectively. The matched DEM demonstrated a systematic shift against the reference DEM visible as an asymmetric shift in the frequency distribution. This is perhaps caused by the presence of vegetation and buildings.     

基于CIPS软件探讨高山地DOM数据的生产方式

在DOM数据生产中,山地、高山地数据一直以来都是重点和难点。本文分析了高山地影像数据的特点,提出一种与山地、高山地数据相适应的处理方式。最后基于CIPS软件,按需求设计对应的软件处理流程,并使用满足实验要求的高山地影像数据,对这种方式加以实现和验证。     

基于MapObject的规则格网DEM显示及其应用研究

主要研究了基于MapObject的规则格网DEM的显示以及其应用。提出了一种将国家标准交换格式的DEM模型数据转换为Shape格式的空间数据的方法,并且用VB．NET语言结合MapObject可视化组件实现了对佛山地形的数字地形分析。该方法不需要大型的专业地理信息软件作支持,直接从底层开发,灵活性高,成本低,比较适合面向特定用户小型地理信息系统,为地理信息系统软件开发人员提供一种新思路。