Efficient extraction of drainage networks from massive, radar-based elevation models with least cost path search

The availability of both global and regional elevation datasets acquired by modern remote sensing technologies provides an opportunity to significantly improve the accuracy of stream mapping, especially in remote, hard to reach regions. Stream extraction from digital elevation models (DEMs) is based...

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Main Authors: M. Metz, H. Mitasova, R. S. Harmon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-02-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/15/667/2011/hess-15-667-2011.pdf