SAGA 9.4.2 | Tool Library Documentation

Downslope Distance Gradient


Description

Calculation of a new topographic index to quantify downslope controls on local drainage.


References


Parameters

 NameTypeIdentifierDescriptionConstraints
InputElevationgrid, inputDEM--
OutputGradientgrid, outputGRADIENT--
Gradient Differencegrid, output, optionalDIFFERENCEDifference to local gradient.-
OptionsGrid Systemgrid systemPARAMETERS_GRID_SYSTEM--
Vertical Distancefloating point numberDISTANCE-Minimum: 0.000000 Default: 10.000000
OutputchoiceOUTPUT-Available Choices: [0] distance [1] gradient (tangens) [2] gradient (degree) Default: 2

Command Line


Usage: saga_cmd ta_morphometry 9 [-DEM ] [-GRADIENT ] [-DIFFERENCE ] [-DISTANCE ] [-OUTPUT ]
  -DEM:        	Elevation
	grid, input
  -GRADIENT:   	Gradient
	grid, output
  -DIFFERENCE: 	Gradient Difference
	grid, output, optional
  -DISTANCE:	Vertical Distance
	floating point number
	Minimum: 0.000000
	Default: 10.000000
  -OUTPUT:     	Output
	choice
	Available Choices:
	[0] distance
	[1] gradient (tangens)
	[2] gradient (degree)
	Default: 2