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.