orthometric height

Definition

The orthometric height is the vertical distance H along the plumb line from a point of interest to a reference surface known as the geoid, the vertical datum that approximates mean sea level. Orthometric height is one of the scientific formalizations of a laypersons' "height above sea level", along with other types of heights in Geodesy.

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  1. Anonymous 2023 Orthometric height. Wikipedia. [2024-1-1] en.wikipedia.org
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
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orthometric height

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[7272]

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https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/7272

Created

2024-01-01

Updated

2024-01-01
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Author: Michael Rubinigg

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Author: Michael Rubinigg

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English
orthometric height

Compound noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
Approved
German
orthometrische Höhe

Compound noun, Feminine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
Approved