Correct units for z_factor in Surface Volume (3D)?

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08-18-2016 01:22 PM
AustinMilt
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What are the correct units for input z_factor for Surface Volume (3D)?

 

I am working with a DEM which has lateral (xy) units of meters and vertical (z) units of centimeters. I need to calculate the volume below a height (measured in centimeters). I have used the following syntax to do this:

 

arcpy.SurfaceVolume_3d(r'C:\mydem.tif', r'C:\mycsv.csv', 'Below', height, z_factor=0.01)

 

Should the z_factor be specified in units of centimeters-per-meter, or meters-per-centimeter?

 

Note some related topics/questions:

Correct base_z (height) for Surface Volume (3D) with z_factor != 1?

How does z_factor affect Surface Volume (3D) units?

https://community.esri.com/thread/91487

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DanPatterson_Retired
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go to the other links please

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