GSLOPE

GSLOPE: Open-Source GIS for Geomorphology Analysis

Geomorphology-focused geographic information system (GIS) software with open-source capabilities, offering terrain analysis and erosion modeling tools.

What is GSLOPE?

GSLOPE is an open-source geographic information system (GIS) software application focused on geomorphological spatial analysis and modeling. It was developed by the Land Surface Dynamics group at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

The software specializes in high-resolution topographic data analysis and modeling of erosion processes and landform evolution. Some of its key features include:

• Specialized terrain analysis tools for channel network extraction, hillslope delineation, sink removal etc.
• Erosion modeling capabilities including steady-state topography prediction and landscape evolution modeling.
• High-performance lidar data processing and analysis.
• Support for parallel computation to leverage multi-core systems.
• Custom scripting interface to automate workflows.
• Integration of models like LAPSUS for hydrology and landscape evolution modeling.
• Active development and user community.

GSLOPE runs on Windows, Linux and macOS systems. The open-source code, documentation and tutorials are available on GitHub. It can be a good open-source alternative to specialized commercial GIS software for geomorphological research and analysis.

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