Downslope Distance Gradient

(c) 2006 by O.Conrad
Calculation of a new topographic index to quantify downslope controls on local drainage.

References:
- Hjerdt, K.N., McDonnell, J.J., Seibert, J. Rodhe, A. (2004): 'A new topographic index to quantify downslope controls on local drainage', Water Resources Research, 40

Parameters

Grid system
Grid system
Grid system
Elevation
Input Grid
Gradient
Output Grid
Gradient Difference
Output Grid
Difference to local gradient.
Vertical Distance
Floating point
Output
Choice
Available choices: distance, gradient (tangens), gradient (degree)