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Tests Of A Fractal Model Of Topography, Brian Klinkenberg
Tests Of A Fractal Model Of Topography, Brian Klinkenberg
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This thesis tested a fractal model of topography using a variety of measurement techniques (including the variogram method, the cell counting method, and the dividers method) applied to a range of surface types. The methods were first tested for reliability and accuracy by applying them to simulated surfaces of known fractal dimensions. Then, the methods were applied to 58 datasets obtained from U.S.G.S. Digital Elevation Models which covered 9 physiographic provinces in the United States.;The fractal model was found to be a valid model. It fit some topographic datasets well but did not consistently fit all datasets. The fractal dimension …
Groundwater Heat Pump Suitability Mapping: Theory, Procedure And Assessment, David Ian Mckenzie
Groundwater Heat Pump Suitability Mapping: Theory, Procedure And Assessment, David Ian Mckenzie
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Ground water used in conjunction with a heat pump is a cost effective source of heating and cooling. Regional planning for ground water heat pumps is a new direction in energy planning.;Use of ground water for heating and cooling should be based on the potential for the landscape to support a heat pump system. Some locations are better suited for ground water heat pump placement than others. A method to assess and categorize geographic areas according to their capabilities to support the use of ground water source heat pumps is presented. Landscape parameters such as ground water availability, topography, bedrock …