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.
Reference
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Anonymous 2023 Orthometric height. In: Wikipedia. [2024-1-1] en.wikipedia.org
Proposed by: Michael Rubinigg
Properties
Label
orthometric height
EUPH Code
[7272]
EUPH URI
https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/7272
Created
2024-01-01
Updated
2024-01-01
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Contributors
Class
Author: Michael Rubinigg
Definition
Author: Michael Rubinigg
Translation
Authors: Michael Rubinigg
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orthometric height
Compound noun, Singular |
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German
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orthometrische Höhe
Compound noun, Feminine, Singular |
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