Figure 1 below illustrates the predicted route of the track as identified during the least cost paths analysis. The four parts of the route are shown: Punakiki to the ventilation shaft; shaft to the mine portal (lookout point); portal to the amenities area; and the ventilation shaft to Blackball. The results clearly illustrate it is possible to use cost paths modelling to identify a track. However, further assessment will be necessary around the aesthetic value of the track, to assess whether it is in the ‘best location’. The track seems to be in relatively straight liens for the most part with no switchbacks, and few loops. Figure 5: from ArcGlobe illustrates the terrain and landscape surrounding the track, which appears to be fairly affable, in terms of changing elevation, slope and shift between ridges and valleys. The figure is south facing toward Blackball.
DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
It is clear that cost paths analysis is a feasible tool for determining the location of a tramping track through multiple significant sites. It has provided a route DoC could follow for the Pike29 Memorial Track. However, the ability of this tool using the current model to provide the ‘best’ track is questionable and there are some significant limitations. This is indicated firstly by …show more content…
These might be culturally or ecologically significant habitats. In this study area it could be appropriate to exclude the area where the mine and its tunnels are situated to appropriately recognise, resect and remember the miners. The exclusion of certain areas may also reduce some of the limitations of cost distance and cost paths tool, whereby in this study the least cost path was the most direct (and straight route). This typically does not result in an overly appealing or exciting route, therefore excluding areas may enable the least cost paths tool to be more
DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
It is clear that cost paths analysis is a feasible tool for determining the location of a tramping track through multiple significant sites. It has provided a route DoC could follow for the Pike29 Memorial Track. However, the ability of this tool using the current model to provide the ‘best’ track is questionable and there are some significant limitations. This is indicated firstly by …show more content…
These might be culturally or ecologically significant habitats. In this study area it could be appropriate to exclude the area where the mine and its tunnels are situated to appropriately recognise, resect and remember the miners. The exclusion of certain areas may also reduce some of the limitations of cost distance and cost paths tool, whereby in this study the least cost path was the most direct (and straight route). This typically does not result in an overly appealing or exciting route, therefore excluding areas may enable the least cost paths tool to be more