A Study of Decadal Sedimentation Trend Changes by Waterline Comparisons within the Ganghwa Tidal Flats Initiated by Human Activities

Authors:
  • YLYoon-Kyung Lee
    Yoon-Kyung Lee
  • JRJoo-Hyung Ryu
    Joo-Hyung Ryu
  • JCJong-Kuk Choi
    Jong-Kuk Choi
  • JSJae-Gwi Soh
    Jae-Gwi Soh
  • JEJin-Ah Eom
    Jin-Ah Eom
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Abstract
This study presents results of a human impact investigation of large-scale construction projects on sedimentation trend and morphologic changes in the Ganghwa tidal flats over 10 years using time-series waterlines from Landsat thematic mapper/enhanced thematic mapper. Waterlines were extracted from remotely sensed images. These images are useful for studying changes in coastlines and tidal flat topography. A reference digital elevation model (DEM) was constructed; then actual waterlines from satellite images were compared with modeled waterlines from the reference DEM. Systematic comparison with respect to horizontal differences between the two waterlines provided information on local conditions of sediment trends within the study area. Seaward or landward migration of waterlines was a clear indication of the change in sedimentation pattern. Deposition has been dominant at the main channel between the southern Ganghwa and the Yeongjong tidal flats, whereas erosion has been dominant at the eastern...

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