Hypsographic Curve

A Hypsographic Curve is a graph that shows the relationship between the depth of a body of water and the area that the water covers. First a person must find the area at each depth measured. This can be done by using a Bathymetric Map. Each depth of the map must be cut out then weighed on a scale, and the do the same with a square scale. From this, the area for each depth can be determined mathematically. Once the math is done, the data can be enter into an graphing program to get the curve. The depth should be on the y-axis and the area should be on x-axis. The area should also be at the top of the graph. This will then show you the slope of the bank under the water.
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