We measured volumetric water content in the top soil in an orchard near Pecs in SW Hungary where soil texture was loam (WRB classification was Anthrosol). The effect of precipitation event on infiltration and surface runoff processes at single slope and terraces was observed. We made Hydrus 2D model and compared results with the measured data. Surface runoff has already started in the case of 2.7 mm precipitation, which depends on the moisture content of the soil. Our simulations have confirmed, that the rate of infiltration and wetting of the soil is not consistent across the entire surface of the terraces.
COBISS.SI-ID: 43565357
A development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the last years enables independent capture of surface data and production of digital deliverables – terrain models, elevation models, orthophotos etc. In this study we tested some of the basic options of UAV’s usage for landscape research and assessed their strengths and weaknesses according to the appropriateness for geomorphological analysis. We captured images and videos, and produced orthophotos and digital terrain models. We noticed that aerial UAV images help us to observe phenomena and processes more clearly (e.g. river beds, landslides). Two of study areas were located near Šentilj v Slovenskih goricah. We took images of landslide and produced digital terrain model. The latter was compared with digital elevation model, which was produced on the basis of laser scanning (lidar) technology. The use of UAV’s support geomorphological field work when basic conditions are met: compliance with legislation and correct acquisition and data processing.
COBISS.SI-ID: 43472685
The chapter present general state in the field of broad nature conservation along the international Drava river. In the Drava catchment, nature conservation is practiced at various levels. In Austria, the uppermost valleys of the tributaries of the Upper Drava belong to the High Tauern national park. In Carinthia further tributaries issue in the recently established Nockberge national park and the Upper Drava European Reserve. In Slovenia there are three landscape parks (Lake Maribor, Drava and Šturmovec) and two nature reserves (Zlatoličje and Lake Ormož). In Hungary the Danube-Drava national park ensures protection for the abiotic and biotic components of the riverine environment. In Croatia one of the most valuable protected areas is the Kopački rit nature park. The new Transboundary Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube unites all protected areas and supports better coordination of rehabilitation efforts.
COBISS.SI-ID: 43575597