Terrain characteristics influencing aquifer salinisation of the Glenelg-Hopkins CMA region, using GIS
Lawson, H., LeBlanc, M., Ierodiaconou, Daniel, Stagnitti, Frank, Harris, L., March, T., Versace, V., Van Oevelen, P. and Bowman, M. 2004, Terrain characteristics influencing aquifer salinisation of the Glenelg-Hopkins CMA region, using GIS, in Engineering salinity solutions: Proceedings of the 1st National Salinity Engineering Conference, Institution of Engineers Australia, trading as Engineers Australia, Barton, A.C.T., pp. 396-399.
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Terrain characteristics influencing aquifer salinisation of the Glenelg-Hopkins CMA region, using GIS
Institution of Engineers Australia, trading as Engineers Australia
Place of publication
Barton, A.C.T.
Summary
Salinisation of aquifers is an issue of great concern in the Glenelg-Hopkins region. The GlenelgHopkins region is located in south-west Victoria, south of the Great Dividing Range and covers 2.6 million hectares. The area receives an annual average rainfall of 500-910 mm and experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cold wet winters and has varied geology and soil types. Terrain characteristics, such as soil type, geology, depth-to-water table, land use and topography have been integrated into a Geographic Information System (GIS). A geostatistical approach, including the use of multiple linear regression is used to analyse the spatial variability of the relationships between aquifer salinity and terrain characteristics across the entire region. Results from this study should greatly improve knowledge of aquifer salinisation across the region. It is expected that this work will enable managers to determine the most appropriate mitigating measures for each specific area affected.
ISBN
085825834X 9780858258341
Language
eng
Field of Research
050104 Landscape Ecology
Socio Economic Objective
970105 Expanding Knowledge in the Environmental Sciences
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