Availability of Patch Calculator, an ArcGIS v.9 Tool for the Analysis of Landscape Patches

Abstract

This technical note announces the availability of Patch Calculator, a tool developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) for ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop, version 9 software. Patch Calculator is run through the ArcToolbox application, and can be used to calculate several patch and landscape-related metrics, with the results output as patches and/or a study area (e.g., subwatersheds) shapefile. The results can then be used to support various habitat/ecosystem/watershed modeling and management activities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA472519

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  • Jeff P. Lin

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  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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  • Drainage Basins
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  • Habitats
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  • User Interface

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