Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium
Geospatial Technologies &
Geomorphological
Mapping
 OBJECTIVES
The 2010 BGS will address theories and
applications of modern mapping technology and geospatial analyses to
geomorphic science. It will provide a scientific basis for understanding
the immediate goals and potential of modern digital geomorphic mapping
(DGM). DGM provides insights into geomorphic systems including recognition
of causality, process mechanics, historical reconstructions through change
detection, multi-scale analysis and modeling, and assessments of energy
and matter fluxes.
This
BGS will review the theoretical basis of DGM, new data sources, optical
and non-optical remote sensing systems, information-extraction
technologies, image fusing for enhancement and classification, spatial
modeling, and analytical approaches (e.g. tool boxes). It will review
developments in landform genesis, external forcings, process dynamics, and
feedback mechanisms. By taking a broad approach to modern geomorphic
mapping, this BGS will seek to anticipate and facilitate a new generation
of geomorphic mapping and geospatial analytical capabilities. This broad
view of geomorphic ‘mapping’ will examine the potential for incorporating
modern interactive database technologies. No other geomorphology
conference, to our knowledge, has addressed the fields of geomorphic
mapping and geospatial technology as an integrated theme.
Technological advances in remote
sensing, geographic information technology, and numerical modeling of
surface processes have revolutionized the field of geomorphology and call
for a symposium for the evaluation and dissemination of information.
Geoscientists are not always aware of the capabilities and limitations of
new technologies, data sets, and methodologies, so interpretations and
reliabilities of new developments will be addressed. New methods also
permit Earth scientists to go beyond traditional mapping and modeling of
the Earth surface. Papers and posters will provide a broad new synthesis
and integration of a rapidly growing field that spans subfields within and
beyond geomorphology. Invited papers by leading scientists will be
reviewed and published in a proceedings volume prior to the meeting and in
a special issue of the journal, Geomorphology.
The authors represent a varied cross-section
of viewpoints and areas of concern including a mix of geomorphologists and
non-geomorphologists with technical expertise.
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