TOPAZ: Variable detail of network and contributing area delineation 

CSA = 250 ha
MSCL = 100 m
CSA = 25 ha
MSCL = 100 m
CSA (critical source area):
    the threshold upslope catchment area at which a source channel or exterior link is initiated

MSCL (minimum source channel length)
    the shortest source channel or exterior link permitted in the network  



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