# Multiresolution Index of Valley Bottom Flatness (MRVBF)

(c) 2006 by O.Conrad
Calculation of the 'multiresolution index of valley bottom flatness' (MRVBF) and the complementary 'multiresolution index of the ridge top flatness' (MRRTF).
References:
- Gallant, J.C., Dowling, T.I. (2003): 'A multiresolution index of valley bottom flatness for mapping depositional areas', Water Resources Research, 39/12:1347-1359

## Parameters

Grid system
Grid system
  Grid system
Elevation
Input Grid
MRVBF
Output Grid
MRRTF
Output Grid
Initial Threshold for Slope
Floating point
  Maximum: 100.0
Threshold for Elevation Percentile (Lowness)
Floating point
  Maximum: 1.0
Threshold for Elevation Percentile (Upness)
Floating point
  Maximum: 1.0
Shape Parameter for Slope
Floating point
Shape Parameter for Elevation Percentile
Floating point
Update Views
Boolean
Classify
Boolean
Maximum Resolution (Percentage)
Floating point
  Maximum resolution as percentage of the diameter of the DEM.
  Maximum: 100.0