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Yes, I'm very novice.

I have a dataset where I'm trying to identify areas of potential rock slide. I've cleaned it up as best I can and I'm just trying to understand what the dip value actually is: is it the slope of the points' calculated normal relative to the horizon?

I appreciate the help.

-R

Hi,

Assuming the vertical direction is Z+ (which seems to be the case), then the dip is indeed the 'slope' with respect to the horizontal plane (between 0 for a horizontal feature and 90 degrees for a vertical wall).

daniel wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:03 pm Hi,

Assuming the vertical direction is Z+ (which seems to be the case), then the dip is indeed the 'slope' with respect to the horizontal plane (between 0 for a horizontal feature and 90 degrees for a vertical wall).

Excellent, thank you for the quick confirmation.