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One of the current attributions of mountain geomorphology is to provide information for tourism purposes, such as the spatial analysis of hiking trails. Therefore, geomorphic tools are indispensable for terrain analyses. Elevation profile is one of the most adequate tools for assessing the morphometric patterns of the hiking trails. In this study we tested several applications in order to manage raw data, create profile graphs and obtain the morphometric parameters of five hiking trails in the Căpățânii Mountains (South Carpathians, Romania). Different data complexity was explored: distance, elevation, cumulative gain or loss, slope etc. Furthermore, a comparative morphometric analysis was performed in order to emphasize the multiple possibilities provided by the elevation profile. Results show that GPS Visualizer, Geocontext and in some manner Google Earth are the most adequate applications that provide high-quality elevation profiles and detailed data, with multiple additional fun...

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1. Elevation profiles are essential for morphometric analysis and planning hiking trails.
2. GPS Visualizer and Geocontext offer the most comprehensive applications for elevation profile analysis.
3. The study analyzes five hiking trails in the Căpățânii Mountains, covering an area of 766.14 km.
4. Parameter comparisons include distance, elevation, cumulative gain, and slope for route selection.
5. Digital elevation profiles enhance public access to detailed hiking trail information, aiding in route planning.

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What is the role of digital elevation profiles in hiking trail analysis?add

The paper reveals that digital elevation profiles provide crucial data for morphometric analyses, influencing route planning for recreation and scientific purposes. They assist in classifying trails into difficulty levels based on parameters such as elevation and slope.

How do different software applications compare in generating elevation profiles?add

The study demonstrates that GPS Visualizer and Geocontext-Profiler offer complex analytical capabilities, integrating multiple parameters for refined trail evaluations. Conversely, ArcMap provides simpler results, but is often sufficient for basic profile requirements.

What specific morphometric parameters are crucial for hiking trail assessment?add

Key parameters include cumulative gain, slope, elevation, and elapsed time, essential for determining the difficulty level of trails. The comparative analysis in the study illustrates how these metrics vary across different trails in the Căpățânii Mountains.

How can elevation profiles enhance mountain tourism education?add

The findings indicate that detailed elevation profiles can inform mountain guides and enhance public understanding of trail difficulties and accessibility. Providing this information contributes to better route planning, promoting quality mountain tourism experiences.

What challenges exist in establishing trail difficulty levels using elevation profiles?add

The paper notes that elevation profiles alone are insufficient for accurate difficulty assessments; complementary geomorphological data—like hill slope stability—are necessary. An example illustrates that a low-slope trail could cross steep terrains, complicating difficulty ratings.

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downloadDownload free PDFView PDFchevron_rightApplication of GIS for morphotectonic analysis (on the example of Kremenets Mountains)Olena Tomeniuk

2020

This study aims to show the possibility of using GIS for morphotectonic analysis of the territory that by the use of geomorphic indices helps us in reconstruction the stages of the development of the landforms during a certain period. On the example of Kremenets Mountains, the created maps of differences of isobase surfaces within the limits of the second, third and fourth orders are analysed. This is one of the methods of morphotectonic analysis. A map of the differences of the isobase surfaces of the second and third orders as well as a map of the differences of the isobase surfaces of the third and fourth orders are a part of created cartographic material. Based on them, two stages of influence of recent tectonic (mainly vertical) movements on this territory have been identified, which together with the processes of denudation and accumulation have formed a general appearance of the Kremenets Mountains. Within both stages, areas that have been significantly affected by modern tectonic uplifts and lowerings have been identified. The publication also presents several methodological aspects for constructing cartographic material for morphometric analysis.

downloadDownload free PDFView PDFchevron_rightTerrain Susceptibility to Geomorphological Processes and their Impact on Tourism Infrastructure in the Sâmbata Valley (Făgăraş Mountains, Romania)Alexandru Nedelea

Procedia Environmental Sciences, 2012

The Sâmbata Valley is located in the north-eastern part of the Fagaras Mts, an area with a varied range of present geomorphologic processes which manifest with different intensities in space and time. The remarkable morphodynamic energy and favourability to erosion processes in the context of overgrazing exploitation and extreme weather events are the main features of the analysed mountain area. On this background of high morphodynamic potential, the geomorphological processes have a strong impact on existing tourist facilities from degradation to total destruction. The morphodynamic potential is related to morphometrical data and meteorological parameters and a GIS analysis is conducted in order to obtain the terrain susceptibility to geomorphological processes map. The synthesis map of terrain susceptibility to geomorphological processes groups different areas within six classes of susceptibility depending on the types and intensity of geomorphological processes (areas affected by geomorphological processes, areas with very high susceptibility, areas with high susceptibility, areas with moderate susceptibility, areas with low susceptibility, areas with very low susceptibility). The analysis of trail susceptibility to damage due to geomorphological processes reveals a major percent of trail length that presents very high susceptibility to damage (38.9%). Having in view the fact that the paths system from the Fagaras Mountains is relatively old, the pretty high anthropic impact and the geomorphologic processes which affect it, it has to be reconditioned, by following the principles of modern trail-building.

downloadDownload free PDFView PDFchevron_rightThe Validity of Open-Source Elevations for Different Topographic Map Scales and Geomatics ApplicationsGomaa Dawod

Journal of Geographic Information System, 2021

This paper presents an analysis of four open-source Global Digital Elevation Models (GDEMs) and compares them on two topographic profiles (nearly flat, and hills regions) for mapping and geomatics applications. The chief intention is to investigate if GDEMs-based heights, contour intervals, slopes, and topographic profiles are valid for all map scales of topographic mapping, which constitutes a major issue in mapping activities. Two case studies, the Nile delta in Egypt and Makkah city in Saudi Arabia, have been utilized to represent flat and moderate-topography patterns. The investigated GDEMs include the most-recent released models: ASTER v.3, ACE 2, SRTMGL1 v.3, and NASADEM_HGT v.1 released in 2019 and 2020 with spatial resolutions of 1 and 3 arc seconds. Available accurate Ground Control Points (GCP) consist of 540 stations in the Nile delta and 175 stations in Makkah. Based on the available datasets in two study areas, it has been found that the accuracy of investigated GDEMs over known checkpoints ranges from ±2.5 and ±5.

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