Wetness Index

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Select "Data Preparation->Wetness Index".Specify the parameters and the output file.

 

DataPreparation_WetnessIndexDlg

 

Output: Wetness Index(Ambroise et al., 1996)

 

The topographic wetness index (TWI, ln(a/tanβ)), which combines local upslope contributing area and slope, is commonly used to quantify topographic control on hydrological processes.

 

Flow Accumulation File

 

The flow accumulation (area unit) of the area.

 

Slope File

 

The slope in TAN of the area.