GRADIENT

Gradient The rate of change in field values between 2 points in a field field can be elevation, temperature, pressure, etc (Also known as slope) Gradient = change in field value distance ESRT Page 1

EXAMPLE Determine the gradient of a road where the top has an elevation of 1500 ft and the bottom has an elevation of 800 ft. The length of the road is 50 miles. Gradient = change in field value distance 1500ft – 800 ft Gradient = 50 mi Gradient = 700 ft 50 mi 14 ft/mi =

Mt. Scott Time: 3 hours Length: 2.5 miles one way Elevation: 7,450 to 8,929 feet Gradient = 8929 – 7450 feet 2.5 miles = 591.6 ft/mi Difficulty: Strenuous