Improvements to DEM merging with r.mblend

Luís Moreira De Sousa, João Paulo Leitão

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Abstract

r.mblend is an implementation of the MBlend method for merging Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). This method produces smooth transitions between contiguous DEMs of different spatial resolution, for instance, when acquired by different sensors. r.mblend is coded on the Python API provided by the Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS), being fully integrated in that GIS software. It introduces improvements to the original method and provides the user with various parameters to fine tune the merging procedure. This article showcases the main differences between r.mblend and two conventional DEM merge methods: Cover and Average.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGISTAM 2018 - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management
EditorsCedric Grueau, Robert Laurini, Lemonia Ragia
PublisherSciTePress
Pages42-49
ISBN (Electronic)9789897582943
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event4th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management, GISTAM 2018 - Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Duration: 17 Mar 201819 Mar 2018

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposium4th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management, GISTAM 2018
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityFunchal, Madeira
Period17/03/1819/03/18

Keywords

  • Digital elevation model (DEM)
  • Raster
  • Terrain analysis

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