How to Calculate and Solve for Stream Density | Soil and Water Conservation
Last Updated on April 18, 2024
The image above represents stream density. To calculate stream density, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are No of stream (Ns) and Area of basin (Ab).
The formula for calculating stream density:
SD = Ns / Ab
Where:
SD = Stream Density
Ns = No of Stream
Ab = Area of Basin
Let’s solve an example;
Find the stream density when the no of stream is 12 and the area of basin is 4.
This implies that;
Ns = No of Stream = 12
Ab = Area of Basin = 4
That is, SD = Ns / Ab
SD = 12 / 4
SD = 3
Therefore, the stream density is 3.
Calculating for No of Stream when the Stream Density and the Area of Basin are Given
Ns = SD x Ab
Where;
Ns = No of Stream
SD = Stream Density
Ab = Area of Basin
Let’s solve an example;
Find the no of stream when the stream density is 28 and the area of basin is 12.
This implies that;
SD = Stream Density = 28
Ab = Area of Basin = 12
Ns = SD x Ab
So. Ns = 28 x 12
Ns = 336
Therefore, the no of stream is 336.
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Calculating the Area of Basin when the Stream Density and the No of Stream are Given
Ab = Ns / SD
Where;
Ab = Area of Basin
SD = Stream Density
Ns = No of Stream
Let’s solve an example;
Find the area of basin when the stream density is 20 and the no of stream is 80.
This implies that;
SD = Stream Density = 20
Ns = No of Stream = 80
Ab = Ns / SD
That is, Ab = 80 / 20
Ab = 40
Therefore, the area of basin is 40.
How to Calculate Stream Density in Soil and Water Conservation Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the stream density.
To get the answer and workings of the stream density using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 2,000 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Agricultural under Engineering.
Now, Click on Soil and Water Conservation under Agricultural
Now, Click on Stream Density under Soil and Water Conservation
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the stream density according to the respective parameters which is the No of stream (Ns) and Area of basin (Ab).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the No of stream (Ns) is 12 and Area of basin (Ab) is 4.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the stream density and presents the formula, workings and steps too.