Project Title: Analyze Topographic Profiles

Project Description:

Origin of the earth's topography; relationships between mountain building and topography. Use of Geographical Information System (GIS) and IDL software to analyze topographic profiles in one and two dimensions.

Background Information:

Project focused on the problem of whether the average elevation of the Sierra Nevada is increasing or decreasing. We need to find a criterion or criteria for judging whether or not it is rising.

Literature References:

Jones, et al. 1992, Tectonophysics, v. 213, p. 57-96
Huber, N.K., 1981, USGS Professional Paper 1197
Schumm, S.A., 1977, The Fluvial System (Wiley)
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Requirements:

The sponsor requires that interested students meet the following requirements: Some computer skills, but programming not necessary. Knowledge of Fourier transforms (Math 2?). Ge 11a, other Ge courses desirable.

This opportunity is for:

Caltech students only

Research Sponsor

Sponsor: Brian P. Wernicke
Division: GPS
Mail Code: 170-25
Phone: 6192
E-mail: brian@legs.gps.caltech.edu