Barcelona Field Studies Centre

Sand Dune Profile Maker

Enter your sand dune transect data to quickly create a dune profile. Download an image of your profile and print the data calculations used to construct it.

Enter your transect cumulative distance and slope angle data in the calculator below. Select the type of profile required (smooth or straight lines) and click the 'Calculate' button to calculate your profile. The 'Open Profile' button will open your dune profile in a new window. A menu appears above the profile offering several options, including downloading an image. Hover over the image to display the data.

Sand Dune Transect Profile Maker


Creates a profile using cumulative distance and slope angle data








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