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GIS-based assessment of morphological and hydrological parameters of Ribeira dos Socorridos and Ribeira do Vigário Basins, Madeira Island, Portugal
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Abstract(s)
The main objective is to identify hydraulic and hydrologic features of
drainage basins of Ribeira dos Socorridos, and Ribeira do Vigário located
in Madeira Island, (Câmara de Lobos). So, the research analyzed,
theoretically, the sediment transport in the above-mentioned cases, and
consequently, possible measures for torrential correction were studied.
Thereby, hydrographic, geological, and hydrological features of this
Archipelago were analyzed in the first phase. Thus, a geographic framing
of drainage basins was made - using digital terrain models and deep
characterization of the understudy drainage basins. In this regard, it was
possible to obtain data regarding the geometric, relief, and drainage
system components, using the Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
In fact, the use of GIS makes it possible to characterize all descriptive
indices/parameters of a hydrographic basin. These indices/parameters
linked to the region's climate explain the need for human intervention
to construct river hydraulic infrastructure and implement mitigation
measures. Moreover, torrential correction techniques were presented
to anticipate and mitigate this typology of events. Contextually, this
study provides us several goals to consider in the future, including the
most relevant actions and guidelines to enhance the characterization
of drainage basins and clarify the characterization and accounting of
sediment transport.
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Hydrology Morphological analysis Planning studies Sediment transport Ultra-peripheral territories Urban planning Ribeira dos Socorridos, Madeira (Portugal) Ribeira do Vigário, Madeira (Portugal) . Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e da Engenharia
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Citation
Lousada S, Castanho R. A. GIS-based assessment of morphological and hydrological parameters of Ribeira dos Socorridos and Ribeira do Vigário Basins, Madeira Island, Portugal. Curr World Environ, 2021;16(2). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.16.2.08
Publisher
Enviro Research Publishers