Fractal dimensions of selected coastal water bodies in Kerala, SW coast of India - A case study
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Chattopadhyay, Srikumar
Kumar, S. Suresh |
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2008-02-13T10:20:25Z
2008-02-13T10:20:25Z 2007-06 |
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0379-5136
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/28 |
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162-166
Fractal dimension (D) of shorelines of four coastal water bodies, namely Paravoor, Ashtamudi, Kayamkulam and Vembanad have been worked out applying three methods. The D values ranged from 1.09 to 1.40. Edge of Ashtamudi, which is genetically different from the rest, is rougher compared to other water bodies as is evident from the higher D values recorded by this water body. The method of log N-log G plots appeared to be the most suitable for this study. Coast perpendicular water body surrounded by laterites like Asthamudi estuary could be well separated from the rest based on fractal dimension. It is suggested that fractal dimensions may be used for classifying coastal water bodies as linked to their genesis. |
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en_US
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CSIR
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IJMS Vol.36(2) [June 2007]
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Fractal dimension
SW coast of india Coastal water body Kerala Log N-log G plot |
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Fractal dimensions of selected coastal water bodies in Kerala, SW coast of India - A case study
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Article
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