SCS Curve Number Generator Toolbox for ArcGIS Pro
The SCS Curve Number Generator is an ArcGIS Pro toolbox designed to enhance hydrological analysis by automating the generation of Soil Conservation Service (SCS) Curve Numbers. This tool leverages land use and soil data, streamlining the process of calculating curve numbers which are crucial for estimating runoff potential in watershed hydrology projects.
Key Features:
Dynamic Data Integration: Seamlessly processes soil and land use shapefiles, enabling users to incorporate diverse datasets into their hydrological analysis.
Customizable Hydrogroup Codes: Offers the flexibility to replace standard hydrogroup codes ("A/D", "B/D", "C/D") with user-defined alternatives, allowing for tailored analysis based on specific project needs.
Automated Geoprocessing Workflow: Efficiently performs spatial operations including union and dissolve, simplifying the preparation of input data for curve number calculation.
Detailed Output Generation: Produces filtered shapefiles and raster conversions with specified cell sizes, facilitating easy integration into further spatial analysis and modeling.
User-friendly Parameter Specification: Features an intuitive interface with clearly defined parameters, ensuring a smooth and accessible user experience for professionals at various levels of expertise.
Usage Scenarios:
The toolbox is useful for environmental scientists, civil engineers, and GIS professionals engaged in water resource management, urban planning, and agricultural runoff control. By providing a rapid and accurate method to calculate SCS Curve Numbers, it supports informed decision-making for land development, flood prevention, and watershed conservation projects.
Technical Specifications:
Compatible with ArcGIS Pro.
Inputs include soil type and land use shapefiles, alongside a lookup table for curve number values.
Installation:
Download the ArcGIS Pro Toolbox (zip) here: https://github.com/mohsennasab/SCS-Curve-Number-Generator-ArcGIS-Pro-Toolbox
Ensure you have ArcGIS Pro installed on your machine.
Open ArcGIS Pro and navigate to the "Catalog" pane.
Right-click on "Toolboxes" and choose "Add Toolbox".
Navigate to the cloned or downloaded repository and select the CurveNumberGenerator.pyt file.
Tutorial:
Citation:
Mohsen Tahmasebi Nasab. (2024). mohsennasab/SCS-Curve-Number-Generator-ArcGIS-Pro-Toolbox: Curve Number Generator v1.0 (v1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10698938