Package: Hypsography
Parent: Elevation
Relevant types:
| Name | Type | Definition | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElevationContour_C | Feature Type | A line connecting points having the same elevation value relative to a vertical datum. | - |
| GeomorphicBreakline_C | Feature Type | A line along which the slope of a land surface model changes relatively abruptly. | For example, a ridge line and a cliff. Land surface models use elevation data to approximate the shape of the terrain as a continuous mathematical surface. |
| SpotElevation_P | Feature Type | A designated location with an elevation value relative to a vertical datum. | - |
| SurveyPoint_P | Feature Type | A location where horizontal and/or vertical control has been determined by surveying methods. | Surveys are used to establish positions (horizontal or vertical) of selected points. The points are then used to reference other survey observations or measurements. |