Development of a spatial database for large-scale catchment management: Geology, soils, and landuse in the Namoi Basin, Australia

Authors
Zhang, L Beavis, SG Gray, SD
Citation
L. Zhang et al., Development of a spatial database for large-scale catchment management: Geology, soils, and landuse in the Namoi Basin, Australia, ENVIRON INT, 25(6-7), 1999, pp. 853-860
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Environment/Ecology
Journal title
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
01604120 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
6-7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
853 - 860
Database
ISI
SICI code
0160-4120(199909/10)25:6-7<853:DOASDF>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
The ArcInfo Geographical Information System (GIS) was used to develop spati al databases for recording spatial data. The databases developed in this st udy provide a graphic and mapping display interface to assist the managemen t of the Namoi Basin in New South Wales, Australia. In addition, the databa ses are used in the investigation of the impacts of spatio-temporal changes in landuse/management on hydrologic processes from catchment to basin scal es. Climate, stream flow, and water quality data are being incorporated int o the ArcInfo dataset to drive and test hydrologic models. (C) 1999 Elsevie r Science Ltd.