Explanation:
To assign values based on slope categories, you can use a piecewise or conditional function. In this case, you want to categorize slopes into three groups: low slopes (1), intermediate slopes (2), and high slopes (3). You could use a conditional statement in a programming language or GIS tool to achieve this. Here is a simple example using a Python-like syntax:
```python
def categorize_slope(slope_value):
if slope_value < low_threshold:
return 1
elif low_threshold <= slope_value < high_threshold:
return 2
else:
return 3
```
In this example:
- `low_threshold` and `high_threshold` are the slope values that define the boundaries between low, intermediate, and high slopes.
- Adjust these thresholds based on your specific criteria for low, intermediate, and high slopes.
This function takes a slope value as input and returns the corresponding category. You would apply this function to each pixel in your slope raster to create a new raster with the assigned values.
Note: The specific implementation may depend on the programming language or GIS software you are using, so you may need to adapt the syntax accordingly.