The use of landscape classification in planning engineering works

This paper describes the development of a system of collecting, collating and storing information about terrain conditions in terms of the terrain to which it refers. Natural subdivisions of landscape are proposed as mapping units in the types of terrain so far studied; the basic units are consistently recognizable on air photographs at a scale of 1:30,000, and, in some instances, of 1:80,000. In some types of complex terrain not yet studied an airphoto scale larger than 1:30,000 may be required to recognize basic units. Landscapes are characterised by the recurrence of patterns, each comprised by a small number of such units. These recurrent patterns provide an economic method of sampling and the means of rapid mapping over large areas by extrapolation. The system, together with a data store, is particularly suitable for multi purpose or integrated surveys because the data store reveals information available, and thus provides the means of avoiding redundant work. A map of the land systems of uganda is included as a separate (A).

• Record URL:
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• Authors:
  • Barrie, A O
• Conference:
  • Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) Conference, 4th, 1968, Melbourne
• Publication Date: 1968

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 1582-92
• Serial:
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerial photography; Documents; Land use planning; Maps; Methodology; Surveying; Terrain
• Uncontrolled Terms: Documentation
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ATRI Terms: Aerial photography; Documentation; Land use; Map; Method; Surveying; Terrain
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01441597
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 11:46PM