Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Geosciences
First Advisor
Katie Price, PhD
Second Advisor
Dajun Dai, PhD
Third Advisor
Daniel Deocampo, PhD
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between baseflow and urbanization over time with the help of spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems. The urbanization parameters used were population and urban land use. Five urban and three non-urban streams were chosen for analysis in the state of Georgia. Four percentile baseflows for each stream were identified and analyzed for trends over time. A correlation analysis was also run to determine how baseflow varies as a function of urbanization. According to the trend analysis, the baseflows over time were considered stable or had no statistically significant trend. The correlation analysis between baseflow and urbanization revealed some scattered relationships though a general conclusion cannot be drawn. The simplicity of the study may have contributed to not capturing all of the baseflow changes with the urbanization parameters.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/6512827
Recommended Citation
Furtsch, Emily B., "The Effects of Urbanization on Baseflow over Time: An Analysis of Changing Watersheds and Stream Flow Response in Georgia." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/6512827