Changes in the topography of Krakow city centre, Poland, during the last millennium

Bibliographic Data

ID16840963
AuthorsAdam Łajczak (0000-0002-5088-4540, Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie, corresponding author), Roksana Zarychta (0000-0002-3406-303X, Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie), Grzegorz Wałek (0000-0002-6310-2173, Jan Kochanowski University)
Year2021
Volume17
Issue4
Pages186-193
Publication date2021-07-28
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Maps (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1744-5647 • E-ISSN: 1744-5647
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17445647.2020.1823253
OpenAlexW3092477198
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited21

The aim of the paper is to reconstruct differences between the paleotopography and contemporary topography of the historic centre of Krakow city, Poland, during the last millennium. The paleotopography was reconstructed using published contour-line maps based on archaeological and geoengineering investigations and showing the roof of in situ fossil soil. The preliminary contour-line map represented a digital elevation model (DEM) base map. A DEM from aerial laser scanning (ALS DEM) shows the contemporary topography of Krakow city centre. The application of selected morphometric indices makes it possible to quantitatively describe changes in the spatial dimension with regard to altitude, relative heights, slope, and aspect classes. The analysis of the changes in the values of the elements of topography studied shows that, at the scale of the whole study area, a trend to flattening occurs, however this trend is locally balanced or overridden by an increase of surface unevenness

Archaeology · Cartography · Contour line · Digital elevation model · Geography · Geometry · Geomorphology · Physical geography · Remote sensing · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage · Geology and Environmental Impact Studies · Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation · Geology

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