Tool NameDownslope Distance Gradient
Tool ID9
Library IDta_morphometry
Version1.0
Author(s)O.Conrad (c) 2006

Please cite SAGA whenever you use it for your publications:

doi:10.5194/gmd-8-1991-2015

Description

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

Parameters

NameTypeIdentifierDescriptionConstraints
Input
Elevationgrid, inputDEM
Output
Gradientgrid, outputGRADIENT
Gradient Differencegrid, output, optionalDIFFERENCEDifference to local gradient.
Options
Vertical Distancefloating point numberDISTANCEMinimum: 0.000000
Default: 10
OutputchoiceOUTPUTAvailable Choices:
[0] distance
[1] gradient (tangens)
[2] gradient (degree)
Default: 2