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StreamOrderCalculator

Computes the Strahler order and/or Horton order of streams in a river network.

This recursive algorithm processes vector river networks for Strahler stream order values. The algorithm requires the vector network to be topologically correct to successfully process. The network must be a center-lined network where each arc (sometimes referred to as an edge) must be joined at their node (sometimes referred to as a junction). No left and right banks or lake side shores should be present.

Input Ports

This transformer only takes linear features and one destination node per group.

Input Line features must be a topologically noded network with features connecting at line ends only. That is, all features must be split at junctions.

Output Ports

Parameters

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Example

The image below demonstrates a map representation of a river network, an invalid network where lake and river bank sides have been digitally captured and a valid, topologically correct, center-lined river network which the algorithm can process.

If the network is "broken" (arcs not connecting) then the output will be incorrect. The algorithm would treat the disconnected catchment as a separate river system, so it is important to check the connectivity of the river network before attempting to compute Strahler order values.

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FME Licensing Level

FME Professional edition and above

 

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