Rho8 Flow Directions Tool

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Rho8 Flow Directions

The Rho8 Flow Directions tool generates a flow pointer (flow direction) grid using the Rho8 algorithm. It is a single-flow-direction method routing flow entering each grid cell to one downslope neighbor.

Input Parameters

  • Input raster DEM file: – Select the DEM raster file.
  • D8 pointer uses the ESRI style scheme – Check here if the file contains D8 ESRI flow direction values.

Output Parameters

  • Output raster file: – Enter the name of the newly created raster file.

Toolbox Location

Rasters/Rho8 Flow Directions

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