Second, the program measures the characteristics and properties of stream networks in terms of their steepness, their orientation to the sun, and their size and shape. The practical applications are many. It can predict water supply and assist in the operation of hydroelectric power stations. It can help with pollution management by locating sources of pollution and predicting where existing pollution might end up. This is an advantage, according to Garbrecht, because it allows the user to select preferred or existing display software rather than force the user to but another package.
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