cov_den_sum_weighted

PRMS Parameter Name(s): cov_den_sum_weighted

BAGIS-P Model Toolbox: bagis_p_vegetation_methods.tbx

BAGIS-P Model Name: Cov_Den_Sum_Weighted

Required DATABIN Layer(s):

• db_cover_type: Landfire_EVT

• db_cover_density: NLCD_TreeCover

Field Name(s):

• covden_sum

Parameter Description: This model calculates weighted summer vegetation density within AOI zones. Required inputs are a vegetation cover and zone grid. The vegetation is first reclassified to simplify the landcover - 0 = bare ground, 1 = grass, 2 = shrub, 3 = deciduous trees, 4 = coniferous trees. The weighted grid further distinguishes the forested areas from non-forested; bare ground = 0, grass = 15, shrub = 25, deciduous = 100, coniferous = 100.

Methods:

• 1. Reclassify “db_cover_type” raster based on “COV_TYPE” value to create cov_type_weights raster (Bare Ground: 0 → 0; Grass: 1 → 15; Shrub: 2 → 25; Deciduous Trees: 3 → 100; Coniferous Trees: 4 → 100)

  2. Multiply db_cover_density and cov_type_weights and divide the output by 10000 (to convert % to decimal) to create cov_dens_summer_weighted raster

  3. Calculate the MEAN of cov_dens_summer_weighted for each HRU and set the output value as the parameter value.

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