In Geographic Information Systems (GIS) the attributes of the space (altitude, temperature, etc.) are usually represented using a raster model. There are no compact representations of raster data that provide efficient query capabilities. In this paper we propose compact representations to efficiently store and query raster datasets in main memory. We experimentally compare our proposals with t...

Collapsed gully erosion constantly plagues the sustainability of rural areas in China. To control collapsed gully erosion, an ecological and economic approach, which uses tree plantation to gain economic benefits and control soil erosion, has been widely applied by local governments in Southern China. However, little is known about the economic feasibility of this new method. The objective of t...

Characterization of soil water content (SWC) profiles at catchment scale has profound implications for understanding hydrological processes of the terrestrial water cycle, thereby contributing to sustainable water management and ecological restoration in arid and semi-arid regions. This study described the vertical profiles of SWC at the small catchment scale on the hilly and gully Loess Platea...

Soil erosion by gullying causes severe soil degradation, which in turn leads to socio-economic and environmental damages tropical subtropical regions. To mitigate these negative effects guarantee sustainable management of natural resources, gullies must be prevented. Gully strategies start devising adequate assessment tools identification driving factors control measures. achieve this, machine ...