Yes, I'm very novice.
I have a dataset where I'm trying to identify areas of potential rock slide. I've cleaned it up as best I can and I'm just trying to understand what the dip value actually is: is it the slope of the points' calculated normal relative to the horizon?
I appreciate the help.
-R
Is the dip (degrees) the value of the points' normal above the horizon?
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Is the dip (degrees) the value of the points' normal above the horizon?
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Re: Is the dip (degrees) the value of the points' normal above the horizon?
Hi,
Assuming the vertical direction is Z+ (which seems to be the case), then the dip is indeed the 'slope' with respect to the horizontal plane (between 0 for a horizontal feature and 90 degrees for a vertical wall).
Assuming the vertical direction is Z+ (which seems to be the case), then the dip is indeed the 'slope' with respect to the horizontal plane (between 0 for a horizontal feature and 90 degrees for a vertical wall).
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Re: Is the dip (degrees) the value of the points' normal above the horizon?
Excellent, thank you for the quick confirmation.