Height Map
Definition
Measured or estimated surface elevation over a sampled area. Resolution and uncertainty affect visible detail. An attractive three-dimensional rendering is not automatically a calibrated measurement. State acquisition, processing and missing-data limitations.
- Context
- Surface measurement
For example, a rendered surface can appear detailed while gaps, interpolation or inadequate calibration limit quantitative comparisons of small features.
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