3.2: Biophysical classification: Classifying Riverscapes across northern Australia

Andrew Brooks — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:16:25 +0000

Project Number:

3.02

Proj Number:

302

Leader:

Andrew Brooks

Abstract

A universally accepted system of classifying riverscapes (i.e. a geomorphic river classification scheme) does not exist for the tropical north of Australia. This project will develop such a classification and so provide an understanding of the diversity of riverscapes in northern Australia. It will also provide a rational basis for extrapolating limited, site-specific data collected in the TRaCK program to the rest of the wet-dry tropics.

Outcomes

This project will develop a tool to describe similarities and differences in riverscapes across the region at three spatial scales. The tool will be in the form of a web-based GIS product (subject to negotiations with organisations who would host the site). It will be possible for a variety of map products to be generated from this interface.

Classifying river landscapes

TRaCK Project 302 Updates

3.2: Biophysical classification: Classifying Riverscapes across northern Australia

Outcomes