Strahler rank


Updated on 13/07/2018
Illustration
Rang de confluence de Strahler
Définition
Sens technique

It refers to the method used for determining the rank of a watercourse, a method commonly chosen because it is simple to implement. In this method, two sections of the same order which join form a higher order section, while a segment that receives a lower order segment keeps the same order.

Source
According to Cemagref
Thématiques associées
Review status
Relu par le comité de relecture.