cave morphology database

This dataset consists of a collection of cave ground plans gathered from the scientific literature, standardized and enhanced for use in morphometric and morphologic studies. Each cave plan is transformed into a black-and-white format, with scale, a north symbol, and cave identifiers (name and key number) to ensure comparability across diverse sources. The plans are also tagged with lithological and speleogenetic data, providing critical context on the geological formation and development of each cave. Presented in A4 size, this dataset offers a harmonized, digital resource that facilitates quantitative morphometric analysis and GIS-based modeling. It serves as a valuable tool for researchers interested in the relationships between cave morphology and geological processes across different settings.

本数据集收录了来自科学文献的各类洞穴平面图，并经标准化处理与优化，以适用于形态计量学与形态学研究。每张洞穴平面图均转换为黑白格式，并附带比例尺、指北标记以及洞穴标识（名称与编号），以确保不同来源的数据具备可比性。所有平面图还附加标注了岩石学与洞穴成因学相关数据，为各洞穴的地质形成与演化历程提供关键背景支撑。本数据集采用A4幅面，提供了一套统一规范的数字化资源，可支持定量形态计量分析与基于地理信息系统（Geographic Information System, GIS）的建模研究。对于关注不同地质背景下洞穴形态与地质过程间关联的科研人员而言，本数据集是一款极具价值的研究辅助工具。