American Journal of Geographic Information System

American Journal of Geographic Information System published articles about the recent research achievements of geographic information system. The goal of this journal is to track the development tendency of this specified system and make some contributions in the development of this fresh subject. As a comprehensive professional geographical science, geographic information system collects and analyzes various kinds of geographical data.

Pavel Raška

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Geographic Information System

Lecturer, Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic

Research Areas

Geomorphology, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Issues, Documentary Sources in The Previous

Education

Ph.DPhysical Geography, Masaryk University, Brno
M.ScHistory and Geography, Faculty of Science, J.E. Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem

Experience

2008-presentHead of the Landscape Synthesis Research Unit at the Department
2005-presentDepartment of Geography, Faculty of Science J.E. Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem (Formerly Institute of Science)

Membership

Membership in Czech Association of Geomorphologists
Membership in International Association of Geomorphologists
Membership in Czech Geographical Society

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Rapprich, V., Cajz, V., Košťák, M., Pécskay, Z., Řídkošil, T., Raška, P., Radoň, M. (2007): Reconstruction of eroded monogenic Strombolian cones: A case study on character of volcanic activity of the Jičín volcanic field (NE Bohemia) and estimation of subsequent erosional rates. Journal of GeoSciences 52(3-4): 169-180.
[2]  Raška, P. (2007): Comments on the recent dynamics of scree slopes in the Czech Middle Mountains. Geomorphologia Slovaca et Bohemica VII(1): 43-49.
[3]  Raška, P., Oršulák, T. (2009): Biogeomorphic effects of trees on rock-mantled slopes: searching for dynamic equilibrium. Geografický časopis 61(1): 19-28.
[4]  Raška, P. (2010) Types and character of geomorphic processes at Central-European low-altitude scree slope (NW Czechia) and their environmental interpretation. Moravian Geographical Reports 18(4): 11-19.
[5]  Balej, M., Raška, P., Anděl, J., Chvátalová, A. (2010): Memory of a Landscape-a Constituent of Regional Identity and Planning? In: Anděl, J., Bičík, I., Dostál, P., Lipský, Z. (eds.): Landscape Modelling: Geographical Space, Transformation and Future Scenarios. Urban and Landscape Perspectives, Volume 8, Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg, pp. 109-123 ISBN 978-90-481-3051-1.
[6]  Raška, P., Balej, M., Raška, M. (accepted for print in 2011) Differential evolution of rockwall and talus cones in an abandoned basalt quarries and its implications for restoration management: case study from the Radobyl Hill, N Czech Republic. International Journal of MIning, Reclamation and Environment 25(4).
[7]  Raška, M., Raška, P., Pospíšil, K., Kirchner, K. (accepted for print in 2011) Using geodetic techniques for geomorphologic analyses of scree slopes in low-altitude forested regions and its implication for conservation management. Geographia Technica 6.
[8]  Raška, P., Kirchner, K., Raška, M. (accepted for print in 2011) Winter microclimatic regime of low-altitude scree slopes and its relation to topography: case study from the Ceske Stredohori Mts. (N Czech Republic). Geografia Fisica e Dinamica Quaternaria 34(2).