SAGA-GIS Module Library Documentation (v2.2.3)

Module Flow Accumulation (QM of ESP)

Calculation of flow accumulation, aka upslope contributing area, with the multiple flow direction method after Freeman (1991).

References:
Freeman, G.T. (1991): Calculating catchment area with divergent flow based on a rectangular grid. Computers & Geosciences, 17, pp.413-422.
Pelletier, J.D. (2008): Quantitative Modeling of Earth Surface Processes. Cambridge, 295p.

Parameters

 NameTypeIdentifierDescriptionConstraints
InputDEMGrid (input)DEM--
OutputContributing AreaGrid (output)FLOW--
OptionsPreprocessingChoicePREPROC-Available Choices:
[0] none
[1] fill sinks temporarily
[2] fill sinks permanently
Default: 1
Fill IncrementFloating pointDZFILL-Minimum: 0.000000
Default: 0.010000

Command-line

Usage: saga_cmd sim_qm_of_esp 2 [-DEM <str>] [-FLOW <str>] [-PREPROC <str>] [-DZFILL <str>]
  -DEM:<str>    	DEM
	Grid (input)
  -FLOW:<str>   	Contributing Area
	Grid (output)
  -PREPROC:<str>	Preprocessing
	Choice
	Available Choices:
	[0] none
	[1] fill sinks temporarily
	[2] fill sinks permanently
	Default: 1
  -DZFILL:<str> 	Fill Increment
	Floating point
	Minimum: 0.000000
	Default: 0.010000