Comparative analysis of the deformation of the Prut River bed using GIS systems
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https://doi.org/10.31861/Keywords:
Prut River,, GIS,, centroid,, channel, meandering,, riverbed extent,, channel displacement,, geomorphology,, anthropogenic factors,, hydrology.Abstract
This article analyses the changes in the local section of the Prut River basin in the Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk regions of Ukraine for the period from 1783 to 2021 using geographic information system (GIS) methods in QGIS. The research is based on a comparison of cartographic data, including the length, area and position of the channel centroids, to identify geomorphological transformations such as straightening, meandering and displacement.
In tandem with the analysis of channel deformation, possible causes were investigated, including the impact of precipitation in combination with ambient temperature, to assess their role in changing the hydrological and geomorphological regime of the river. The methodology includes the calculation of geometric parameters, geometry verification, and visualisation of changes using the tools of the QGIS software package. Results of the study are important for understanding hydrological and geomorphological processes in the region, as well as for planning water management measures.
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