LAPSUS: dynamic landscape evolution model
The benefits
In short- Multi-process landscape simulation
- Erosion and landslide modelling
- Annual and sub-annual updates
- Sedimentation in sinks
- Global case study applications
LEM LAPSUS is a multi-modular reduced complexity dynamic landscape evolution model. Studied processes include overland flow erosion, LAPSUS-LS landsliding, tillage erosion and tectonics.
The LAPSUS model can help researchers, environmental consultants, and land managers understand and predict landscape changes caused by overland flow erosion, landsliding, tillage erosion and tectonic activity. LAPSUS provides a flexible, multi-modular model that simulates landscape evolution at different temporal and spatial scales, allowing users to include the processes most relevant to their area of interest. The model accounts for changes in the landscape by means of soil redistribution and altitude change. The model enables better-informed decisions for land management, environmental planning, and risk assessment.
Do you have a question?
Do you have a question about LAPSUS? Ask our expert:
dr. JM (Jeroen) Schoorl
Associate Professor Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution Modelling
Newsletter
In the following sections we will regularly publish updates to the downloadable model and manual, as well as case studies from all parts of the world (Spain, Ecuador, South-Africa, Israel, New-Zealand, Turkey, Taiwan, Indonesia, Nepal).
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LAPSUS sediment trains
LAPSUS Processing order
Members of the LAPSUS development team (at WU)
Members outside Wageningen
- Dr. Wouter van Gorp, PostDoc Researcher, Groningen University now Province NH
- Prof. Dr. A. Veldkamp, Faculty ITC, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, the Netherlands
- Dr. A.J.A.M. Temme, Head of Department, Institute for Geography, Universität Innsbruck, Austria
- Dr. ing. Willem Viveen, Principal Professor Mining and geological engineering section, Department of engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Lima, Peru
