Processing Script

Headwater Catchments


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The script delineates the headwater catchments of a specified maximum size (default 1 km2). This can be useful for identifying areas for water management practices. Headwaters are calculated using a minimum Strahler order threshold, based on a raster Strahler order calculation. If the result shows only zeros, the combination of maximum size and Strahler order threshold did not result headwater catchments.

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27 July 2026
28 July 2026
28 July 2026
Hans Kwast
hydrology catchment areas

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