how can i tilt my DEM?

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04-15-2018 11:29 AM
KonstantinHohmann
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I'm working on relictic fluvial terraces which have been tilted a few degrees during tectonic exhumation. I want to extract surfaces (terraces) with a certain slope angle and within a certain range of height.

How can I correct my DEM for this?

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DanPatterson_Retired
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What is your cell size relative to the feature size?  This will be important because if you plan to determine slope SA's surface, slope), then I presume you will have a window of slopes that meet your criteria which you want to extract.

The elevation difference issue is a bit more complicated since there isn't a 'difference from', but you can determine elevation range within a neighborhood (SA's neighborhood functions).  

The combination of matching slope (and aspect?) and elevation difference for your neighborhood size and shape might lead to a solution.

But... a picture of your situation might suggest whether manual digitizing would result in better or supportive results.