Observation and Reporting of Landscape Dynamics by Citizens

Project Details

Description

The overall objective of MORPH is to develop novel methods for mapping, monitoring and modelling the spatio-temporal dynamics of land surface morphology by an integrated multi-scale analysis of various optical and radar remote sensing data. MORPH focuses on the investigation of landslides and volcanic deposits in two study areas in Iceland (Hekla area; Öræfajökull area), which are highly dynamic in their geomorphic evolution and are characterized by progressive mass displacements and surface deformation. Automated methods for object-based time series analysis are developed for monitoring spatio-temporal changes of land surface morphology. Surface displacements and deformation are measured using SAR Interferometry. To gain added value from the analysis results, a flexible digital data model will be implemented. One major goal is the development of an efficient object-based image analysis (OBIA) method for the multi-scale mapping of slope instabilities and volcanic deposits that is transferable across optical imagery from different sensors.
AcronymcitizenMorph
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date1/07/1830/06/20

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Fields of Science and Technology Classification 2012

  • 503 Educational Sciences
  • 105 Geosciences

Fields of Science and Technology Classification 2012 (6-digit codes)

  • 105408 Physical geography
  • 503013 Subject didactics of natural sciences
  • 105404 Geomorphology
  • 105403 Geoinformatics

Fields of Science and Technology Classification 2002

  • 1805 Physical geography
  • 1913 Subject didactics (natural sciences)
  • 1810 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • 1520 Geomorphology