D. Svidzinska. EXPOSITION OF MORPHODYNAMIC MICROGEOCHORES USING FUZZY CLUSTERING ANALYSIS

Ukr. geogr. z. 2012, N3:34-41
Ukrainian Geographical Journal 2012 (3)
Language of publication: 
Ukrainian
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Authors: 

D. Svidzinska – Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University.

Abstract: 

The algorithm of morphodynamic microgeochores exposition/highlight by the fuzzy clustering analysis has been discussed. The analysis has been performed using the k-means method and based on the geomorphometric ivariables. The topographic indices underlying the study describe not only morphosculptural, but also process-functional component related to the dynamic redistribution of moisture and solid matter in landscape. The fuzzy clustering excludes the subjectivity of classification and adequately reflects landscape’s continuality. The comparative analysis of the results for the four test sites indicates the possibility of obtaining a meaningful, objective and reproducible classification procedure.

Key words: 
landscape mapping, morphodynamic microgeochores, geomorphometric analysis, fuzzy clustering analysis, SRTM DEM
Pages: 
34-41
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