[GRASSLIST:3133] Re: peatlands hydrography

[David D Gray]

Rich Shepard wrote:

> On Wed, 13 Feb 2002, David D Gray wrote:
> 
> [...]

> 
>   Now, on this side of the Atlantic, a bog is completely different from a
> wetland. Bogs are cold, acidic, nutrient depleted, deep waterbodies with no
> outlets that support a growth of sphagnum moss on the top. The moss also
> supports insectivorous plants such as the sundew and pitcher plant. Wetlands
> are quite different.
> 
> 


Rich,

The terminology is similar here. We just use the word `mire' to cover 
all habitats with wet soil conditions, all the way from ombrogenous 
types as you describe above to small fens springs and flushes.


>>I know there are some modules and systems in GRASS to manage hydrographic
>>modelling in some contexts, but I have no experience of this. Any pointers
>>would be welcome.
>>
> 
>   Take a look at SWAT (Surface Water Analysis Tool). It does hydrology and a
> whole lot more.
> 


Thanks. I'll take a look at that. I notived there are several modules, 
but wasn't sure which was the best route to follow.


David