# GRASS GIS Manual: r.le.patch

## NAME

r.le.patch

## DESCRIPTION

The r.le.patch module calculates attribute, patch size, core (interior) size, shape, fractal dimension, and perimeter measures for sets of patches in a landscape.

## NOTES

Full instructions can be found in the r.le manual (see "REFERENCES" section below) and the r.le.setup help page.

## REFERENCES

Baker, W.L. and Y. Cai. 1992. The r.le programs for multiscale analysis of landscape structure using the GRASS geographical information system. Landscape Ecology 7(4):291-302.

The r.le manual: Quantitative analysis of landscape structures (GRASS 5; 2001)

## SEE ALSO

r.le.pixel, r.le.setup, r.le.trace

## AUTHOR

William L. Baker Department of Geography and Recreation University of Wyoming Laramie, Wyoming 82071 U.S.A.

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