In this thesis, hydrologic mapping and modeling of valley networks using Landsat 7 resolution images and SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) derived topographic data are used to quantitatively characterize surface fluvial systems. These stream network models are then used to analyze the role of water in the evolution of the Kuwait region. SRTM-derived Digital Elevation Models (DEM) were combined to build a regional DEM mosaic for the Kuwait region, which was the basis for this analysis. This dataset was analyzed using surface hydrological analysis tools within ArcGIS 9.1 to calculate and model drainage basin geometry and surface stream networks in order to determine basin and network parameters for this region. Stream Order was determined for our stream network model using the Strahler method of ordering. In the study region, a well developed stream network ranging from first to fifth Strahler orders was identified and modeled, defining regions for future investigation of paleochannels created during a paleo climatic wetter period. This model indicates spatial regions within which further research and field investigation are required to analyze the sedimentary deposits in these modeled streams to identify the mechanism and environment of formation.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:PITT/oai:PITTETD:etd-08062008-223351 |
| Date | 28 September 2008 |
| Creators | Mohammad, Redha |
| Contributors | Mark Abbott, Michael Rosenmeier, William Harbert |
| Publisher | University of Pittsburgh |
| Source Sets | University of Pittsburgh |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-08062008-223351/ |
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