Hypsometry
[hip-som-i-tree] /hɪpˈsɒm ɪ tri/
noun
1.
vertical control in mapping; the establishment of elevations or altitudes.
/hɪpˈsɒmɪtrɪ/
noun
1.
(in mapping) the establishment of height above sea level Also called hypsography
hypsometry
(hĭp-sŏm’ĭ-trē)
The measurement of elevation relative to sea level. Also called hypsography.
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