Methodology, Scale, and the Field of Dreams

Phillips, J. D. P.

doi:10.1111/0004-5608.00175

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“…Downscaling is mostly done by using a categorical decomposition of broad or high level of representations to a lower level of consideration (Wielemaker et al, 2001). Hierarchy theory provides a framework for upand downscaling between adjacent levels in a spatial or temporal hierarchy (Phillips, 1999). In geomorphological and pedological surveys, a categorical hierarchy is used to downscale the global processes into their subsystems.…”

Section: Scaling Methodsmentioning

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Pedodiversity and pedogenesis in Zayandeh-rud Valley, Central Iran

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Section: Scaling Methodsmentioning

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Pedodiversity and pedogenesis in Zayandeh-rud Valley, Central Iran

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“…Conventional methodologies applied in coastal aeolian research, and geomorphology in general, are usually scale dependent (Carter and Woodroffe, 1994;Phillips, 1999;Sherman, 1995). This presents a problem when attempting to extrapolate findings from one scale to another (either temporal or spatial) (Cooper and Pilkey, 2004).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A number of methodological approaches have been proposed to overcome the problem of scale linkage, for example embedding process-scale models in meso-scale sediment budget type approaches (Phillips, 1999;Sherman, 1995) or integrating field experiment methodologies across more than one scale (see, e.g., Aagaard et al, 2003). Another approach is to identify particular micro-scale processes relevant to longer-term landscape development (Horn, 2002).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Aeolian fetch distance and secondary airflow effects: the influence of micro‐scale variables on meso‐scale foredune development

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Cooper

2007

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Unsuccessful attempts to use process-scale models to predict long-term aeolian sediment transport patterns have long been a feature of aeolian research. It has been proposed that one approach to overcome these problems is to identify micro-scale variables that are important at longer timescales. This paper assesses the contribution of two system variables (secondary airflow patterns and fetch distance) to medium-term (months to years) dune development. The micro-scale importance of these variables had been established during previous work at the site (Magilligan Strand, Northern Ireland). Three methods were employed. First, sand drift potentials were calculated using 2 years of regional wind data and a sediment transport model. Second, wind data and large trench traps (2 m length × × × × × 1 m width × × × × × 1·5 m depth) were used to assess the actual sediment transport patterns over a 2-month period. Third, a remote-sensing technique for the identification of fetch distance, a saltation impact sensor (Safire) and wind data were utilized to gauge, qualitatively, sediment transport patterns over a 1-month period. Secondary airflow effects were found to play a major role in the sediment flux patterns at these timescales, with measured and predicted rates matching closely during the trench trap study. The results suggest that fetch distance is an unimportant variable at this site.

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“…Because complex systems operate over multiple scales, a need still remains for broad, qualitative, landscape narratives (Spedding, 1997;Phillips, 1999c). These narratives, when linked to more recent reductionist, process-oriented studies, can be used to develop new conceptual models and hypotheses that can subsequently be verified with field observations.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%