Darnell, Amii R. and Tate, Nicholas J. and Brunsdon, Chris (2008) Improving user assessment of error implications in digital elevation models. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 32 (4). pp. 268-277. ISSN 0198-9715

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Abstract

degree of error and uncertainty. Research in uncertainty analysis has produced a vast range of methods for investigating error and its propagation. However, the complex and varied methods proposed by researchers and academics create ambiguity for the dataset user. In this study, existing methods are combined and simplified to present a prototype tool to enable any digital elevation model (DEM) user to access and apply uncertainty analysis. The effect of correlated gridded DEM error is investigated, using stochastic conditional simulation to generate multiple equally likely representations of an actual terrain surface. Propagation of data uncertainty to the slope derivative, and the impact on a landslide susceptibility model are assessed. Two frameworks are developed to examine the probable and possible uncertainties in classifying the landslide hazard: probabilistic and fuzzy. The entire procedure is automated using publicly available software and user requirements are minimised. A case study example shows the resultant code can be used to quantify, visualise and demonstrate the propagation of error in a DEM. As a tool for uncertainty analysis the method can improve user assessment of error and its implications.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Error; Uncertainty; Stochastic simulation; Digital elevation models; Propagation;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Science and Engineering > Research Institutes > National Centre for Geocomputation, NCG
Item ID:	5897
Depositing User:	Prof. Chris Brunsdon
Date Deposited:	20 Feb 2015 15:18
Journal or Publication Title:	Computers, Environment and Urban Systems
Publisher:	Elsevier
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	Publisher
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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