Overview
Authors:
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Adriano Rolim da Paz
Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
- Covers end-to-end DEM processing methods with real-world examples
- Explores 25 topographic indices with practical environmental applications
- Addresses DEM errors, uncertainties, and quality in hydrological studies
About this book
This book offers a comprehensive examination of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and their applications in environmental analysis, combining foundational concepts with practical methodologies. It introduces key principles of geoprocessing and GIS, provides an in-depth overview of global DEMs and their limitations, and systematically explores techniques for terrain characterization, flow direction and drainage network extraction, basin delineation, fl…
Overview
Authors:
-
Adriano Rolim da Paz
Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
- Covers end-to-end DEM processing methods with real-world examples
- Explores 25 topographic indices with practical environmental applications
- Addresses DEM errors, uncertainties, and quality in hydrological studies
About this book
This book offers a comprehensive examination of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and their applications in environmental analysis, combining foundational concepts with practical methodologies. It introduces key principles of geoprocessing and GIS, provides an in-depth overview of global DEMs and their limitations, and systematically explores techniques for terrain characterization, flow direction and drainage network extraction, basin delineation, flow path analysis, and inundation mapping for applications such as reservoir planning. Three dedicated chapters on topographic indices bridge theory and practice in hydrology, ecology, and wind exposure studies. The final chapter addresses the critical role of error and uncertainty in DEM processing, emphasizing quality assessment in hydrological modeling. Richly illustrated and grounded in current research, this resource equips students and professionals to effectively integrate DEMs into environmental studies.
Table of contents (14 chapters)
Front Matter
Pages i-xx 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.
Authors and Affiliations
Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
Adriano Rolim da Paz
About the author
Adriano Paz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Brazil. His research focuses on hydrologic modeling, Digital Elevation Models, GIS applications in water resources, urban drainage, and environmental monitoring, with a particular emphasis on developing methods and algorithms for terrain data processing. He has received notable recognition, including the ASCE-EWRI Best Case Study Award and the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, and actively contributes as a reviewer for leading journals in the field.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Digital Elevation Models for Environmental Studies
Authors: Adriano Rolim da Paz
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-04523-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-032-04522-5Published: 26 December 2025
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-032-04525-6Published: 26 December 2025
eBook ISBN: 978-3-032-04523-2Published: 25 December 2025
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 386
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations, 244 illustrations in colour
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