This will be a brief guided discussion and exercise on how to interpret the primary outputs of a change detection analysis. Namely, we will look at Summary.xml output tables, the elevation change distributions and the raster DoDs.

Why we're Covering it

Any monkey can press the buttons of the GCD software... we want to make sure you understand what it means and how to interpret it.

Learning Outcomes Supported

This topic will help fulfill the following primary learning outcome(s) for the workshop:

• Methods for interpreting and segregating morphological sediment budgets quantitatively in terms of both geomorphic processes and changes in physical habitat
• Hands-on instruction on use of the GCD software through group-led and self-paced exercises

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Further Resources

Slides

• Slides

Relevant Online Help or Tutorials for this Topic

• 10. Interpreting GCD Outputs - GCD 5 Online Help Tutorial
• Change Detection  - GCD 5 Online Help Command Reference

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