Aims and Objectives
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Main Goals
The working group main goals are the following:
- Develop and deepen the theoretical basis of applied geomorphological mapping;
- Develop standards, specific mapping procedures and legend systems for different applications and scales;
- Disseminate the importance and effectiveness of the use of geomorphological mapping as a basic tool for those who deal with the physical environment, in order to;
- Put a bridge between our and other scientific and professional communities.
The following general objectives, and outputs are suggested.
General Objectives
These are our general Objectives:
- Developing a systematic, comparative study of different cartographic methodologies and applications;
- Developing different legend systems according to the different applications and scales of a geomorphological map;
- Establish a strong dialogue with the other IAG WGs in support of their mapping needs;
- Fostering the inter-professional exchange of applied mapping experiences and promoting the correct mapping procedures among non-specialists.
Proposed Outputs
The general objectives will be met achieving the following proposed outputs:
- A collection of articles and book chapters on applied geomorphological mapping, translating into English the main contributions from schools and languages from all the countries;
- A collection/library of geomorphological maps to serve as a reference for the WG;
- A web-site and an e-mail discussion list (under the umbrella of IAG) as a permanent forum on the use of maps between our and other communities of scientists and professionals (complete);
- A standardized geomorphological legend to be used within GIS software;
- A glossary of terms strictly related to geomorphological mapping (like terrain, landscape, landform, land systems, land unit, physiography, etc) (in progress);
- A state-of-the-art volume by international experts on the application of geomorphological mapping for particular purposes (near completion);
- A session at the next IAG Conferences, and particularly at the International Geomorphological Congress, in Melbourne 2009 (complete);
- A summer school/short course to disseminate the understanding, importance, and use of geomorphological maps (minimal interest).
The way to achieve these goals
In order to better achieve the main goals it is considered imperative to involve members of IAG that have a strong working/research experience with other professionals/scientists. The involvement of members of other scientific organizations like IUSS (International Union of Soil Science), IALE (International Association of Landscape Ecology), etc, is also highly recommended.
