GIS based Watershed Classification in Lao PDR
Contribuinte(s) |
Ohgaki, Shinichiro Fukushi, Kensuke Katayama, Hiroyuki Takizawa, Satoshi Polprasert, Chongrak |
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Data(s) |
2006
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Resumo |
Every inclined land surface has a potential for soil and water degradation, the seriousness depends on a multitude of parameters such as slope, soil type, geomorphology, rainfall, land use and natural vegetation cover. In Laos this intensified land use leads to reduced vegetation cover, to increased soil erosion, decreasing yield, and finally is likely to influence the hydrological regime. Against this background the Mekong River Commission (MRC) elaborated a spatial explicit Watershed Classification (WSC) for the Lower Mekong Basin. Based on topographic factors derived from a high-resolution Digital Terrain Model, five watershed classes are calculated, giving indication about the sensitivity to resource degradation by soil erosion. The WSC allows spatial priority setting for watershed management and generally supports informed decision making on reconnaissance level. In the conclusions focus is laid on general considerations when GIS techniques are used for spatial decision support in a development context. |
Formato |
application/pdf |
Identificador |
http://boris.unibe.ch/19211/1/0fcfd50b80d8903c13000000.pdf Heinimann, Andreas (2006). GIS based Watershed Classification in Lao PDR. Southeast Asian Water Environment, 1, pp. 43-50. London, United Kingdom: IWA Publishing doi:10.7892/boris.19211 urn:isbn:9781843390985 |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
IWA Publishing |
Relação |
http://boris.unibe.ch/19211/ |
Direitos |
info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess |
Fonte |
Heinimann, Andreas (2006). GIS based Watershed Classification in Lao PDR. Southeast Asian Water Environment, 1, pp. 43-50. London, United Kingdom: IWA Publishing |
Palavras-Chave | #910 Geography & travel #330 Economics |
Tipo |
info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion NonPeerReviewed |