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Elevation - definition(s)

elevation - [geodesy] The vertical distance of a point or object above or below a reference surface or datum (generally mean sea level). Elevation generally refers to the vertical height of land.

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Source: esri, 10 April 2012 07:53:10, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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