arcgis-10.1arcgis-desktopelevationtinvolume
I am looking to make a reference plane like the links below. I want to measure surface volume of an area in different elevation layer.
I just need to know how to make the reference plane in ArcGIS 10.1 !
http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.1/index.html#//00q900000037000000
Best,
Mahnoush
All you need is your (clipped) TIN. You do not need a polygon (or contour lines).
You have to execute Surface Volume (3D Analyst) tool several times.
reference_plane = above and base_z = 25. You get the volume above 25 meter.base_z = 35. You get the volume above 35 meter.base_z = 45. You get the volume above 45 meter.(You can automate it with Modell Builder or Python.)
I know I am late to reply.
There is Surface Volume Tool in Arc Toolbox. Using this you can generate area and volume statistics in ArcGIS.
[Arc Toolbox -> 3D Analyst -> Functional Surface -> Surface Volume.]
You can also add the Area and Volume Statistics tool from Customize->Commands->Search for 'Area' (as shown here). Drag this to add in ArcGIS menubar.
Best Answer
If you want to calculate the volume above or below a given reference plane you do not have to create a reference plane data set.
The reference plane is just the elevation (e.g. 250 meters) of the plane.
In Surface Volume (3D Analyst) tool you have to specify this height as
base_zparameter.EDIT: If you really want to create a reference plane data set you can use Create Constant Raster (Spatial Analyst) tool.