Slope
Parameter
Slope
Represented classes
Little or no slope: 0-3% gradient
Gentle slopes: 3-9% gradient
Moderate slopes: 9-15% gradient
Steep slopes: 15-30% gradient
Extremely steep slopes: 30-60% gradient
Excessively steep slopes: >60% gradient
Description
Slope map derived from SRTM data. The classes shown are derived form FAO Guidelines for Soil Description. The Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) digital elevation dataset was originally produced to provide consistent, high-quality elevation data at near global scope. This version of the SRTM digital elevation data has been processed to fill data voids, and to facilitate its ease of use.
Consortium for Spatial Information (CGIAR-CSI)
Source data
Consortium for Spatial Information (CGIAR-CSI)
Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM)
Description
The CGIAR-CSI GeoPortal is able to provide SRTM 90m Digital Elevation Data for the entire world. The SRTM digital elevation data, produced by NASA originally, is a major breakthrough in digital mapping of the world, and provides a major advance in the accessibility of high quality elevation data for large portions of the tropics and other areas of the developing world. The SRTM digital elevation data provided on this site has been processed to fill data voids, and to facilitate it’s ease of use by a wide group of potential users. This data is provided in an effort to promote the use of geospatial science and applications for sustainable development and resource conservation in the developing world.
The NASA Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) has provided digital elevation data (DEMs) for over 80% of the globe.
Spatial resolution
Global coverage
(approx. 90m resolution)
Temporal resolution
Period of observation: 2019