Sediment Transport Processes in the Intermediate Mower Line, Johnsbachtal

A master's thesis dataset developed through geomorphological mapping and GIS modeling to analyze sediment transport processes and storage in an alpine catchment area. The work is based on field studies, orthophoto interpretation, and digital terrain model analysis, applying a raster-based method evaluating vegetation cover, slope, and connectivity. The results include geomorphological maps and process intensity models for the Gseng and Langgriesgraben areas.

Use Cases

• Modeling sediment transport intensity based on parameters like vegetation cover and slope inclination mentioned in the description.
• Mapping sediment storage types for landscape planning and natural hazard management as referenced in the description.
• Analyzing geomorphological connectivity between compartments in small alpine catchments.
• Evaluating the semi-quantitative method by Theler and Reynard (2008) for preparatory overviews of sediment processes.

Strengths

• The methodology is described in detail, involving field studies, orthophoto interpretation, and digital terrain model analysis.
• Results are presented as geomorphological maps and process intensity models for specific subcatchments (Gseng and Langgriesgraben).
• The approach is based on a published method (Theler and Reynard, 2008) and cited literature, providing a research foundation.

Limitations

• The method only allows semi-quantitative statements; quantification of sediment volumes is not possible.
• The modeling of sediment transport importance has a noted weakness, as sediment transit between compartments is not accounted for.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

Cooperation OGD Österreich, Wikimedia Österreich

Collection Method

Geomorphological mapping based on field studies, orthophoto interpretation, and digital terrain model analysis, followed by raster-based GIS modeling.

Geography

Intermediate mower line, Johnsbachtal (alpine catchment area)