topographysteep
Topographysteep is a term used in geography and geographic information systems to refer to an index that quantifies terrain steepness within a given area. It is derived from digital elevation data and provides a scalar measure describing how rapidly elevation changes across the landscape.
Calculation of topographysteep commonly starts with a digital elevation model (DEM). Slopes are estimated from neighboring
Applications of topographysteep span multiple fields. It is used in land-use planning to identify suitable areas
Interpretation and limitations are important. The value depends on data resolution and DEM accuracy; coarser DEMs
In scholarly use, topographysteep may appear as a descriptive label or as a specific metric with population-