Digital terrain modeling of small stream channels with a total-station theodolite

A Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is an alternative to traditional measures of stream channel morphology that allows for extraction of many different types of data. This paper describes a method of creating high-resolution Digital Terrain Models of stream channels using an electronic, digital, total-sta...

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Published in:Advances in water resources 1999-09, Vol.23 (1), p.41-48
Main Authors: Keim, Richard F, Skaugset, Arne E, Bateman, Douglas S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Areal geology. Maps
Channel morphology
Digital terrain model
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Geologic maps, cartography
Hydrology
Hydrology. Hydrogeology
Land
Mapping
Mathematical models
Morphology
Resources
Streams
Surveying
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Summary:A Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is an alternative to traditional measures of stream channel morphology that allows for extraction of many different types of data. This paper describes a method of creating high-resolution Digital Terrain Models of stream channels using an electronic, digital, total-station theodolite and standard methods of land surveying, and also includes considerations unique to hydrological application. Included is a detailed description of one application in Oregon, and also suggestions of how to apply the method in other research of morphology.
ISSN:0309-1708
1872-9657
DOI:10.1016/S0309-1708(99)00007-X