SAGA-GIS Module Library Documentation (v2.2.1)

Module Wombling (Edge Detection)

Continuous Wombling for edge detection. Uses magnitude of gradient to detect edges between adjacent cells. Edge segments connect such edges, when the difference of their gradient directions is below given threshold.

References:
- Fitzpatrick, M.C., Preisser, E.L., Porter, A., Elkinton, J., Waller, L.A., Carlin, B.P., Ellison, A.M. (2010): Ecological boundary detection using Bayesian areal wombling. Ecology 91(12): 3448-3455. doi:10.1890/10-0807.1
- Fortin, M.-J. and Dale, M.R.T (2005): Spatial Analysis - A Guide for Ecologists. Cambridge University Press.

Parameters

 NameTypeIdentifierDescriptionConstraints
InputGridGrid (input)GRID--
OutputEdge PointsShapes (output)EDGE_POINTS--
Edge SegmentsShapes (output)EDGE_LINES--
Grids (*)Grid list (optional output)GRIDS--
OptionsMinimum MagnitudeFloating pointTMAGNITUDEMinimum magnitude as percentile.Minimum: 0.000000
Maximum: 100.000000
Default: 90.000000
Maximum AngleFloating pointTDIRECTIONMaximum angular difference as degree between adjacent segment points.Minimum: 0.000000
Maximum: 180.000000
Default: 10.000000
Output of GridsBooleanGRIDS_SHOW-Default: 0
(*) optional

Command-line

Usage: saga_cmd grid_filter 16 [-GRID <str>] [-EDGE_POINTS <str>] [-EDGE_LINES <str>] [-TMAGNITUDE <str>] [-TDIRECTION <str>] [-GRIDS_SHOW <str>] [-GRIDS <str>]
  -GRID:<str>       	Grid
	Grid (input)
  -EDGE_POINTS:<str>	Edge Points
	Shapes (output)
  -EDGE_LINES:<str> 	Edge Segments
	Shapes (output)
  -TMAGNITUDE:<str> 	Minimum Magnitude
	Floating point
	Minimum: 0.000000
	Maximum: 100.000000
	Default: 90.000000
  -TDIRECTION:<str> 	Maximum Angle
	Floating point
	Minimum: 0.000000
	Maximum: 180.000000
	Default: 10.000000
  -GRIDS_SHOW:<str> 	Output of Grids
	Boolean
	Default: 0
  -GRIDS:<str>      	Grids
	Grid list (optional output)