Evaluating field-based GIS for environmental characterization,modelling and decision support |
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| Authors: | STEVE CARVER IAN HEYWOOD SARAH CORNELIUS DAVID SEAR |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Geography, University of Leeds , Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K. E-mail: steve@geography.leeds.ac.uk;2. Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences , The Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester, Ml 5GD, U.K.;3. Department of Geography , Southampton University , Southampton SO9 5NH, U.K. |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT This paper examines the potential of using GIS (Geographical Information Systems) in the field for environmental characterization, modelling and decision support particularly in isolated areas where data collection is difficult. Observations are based on experiences gained during two Anglo-Russian expeditions to the Altai Mountains of south central Siberia aimed at evaluating proposals for a new national park in the Katunsky Ridge area of the Belukha Massif. The use of GIS together with GPS (Global Positioning Systems) for primary data collection and verification/update of existing data is described and the use of field-based systems for on-the-spot environmental modelling and decision support is evaluated. |
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