This chapter explains how DEMs are used to describe terrain morphology through derivatives such as contour lines, hypsometric curves, slope, aspect, curvature, and hillshade, supporting quantitative and visual assessment of topographic variability and landform patterns.

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Basic Terrain Characterization

  • Adriano Rolim da Paz

摘要

This chapter explains how DEMs are used to describe terrain morphology through derivatives such as contour lines, hypsometric curves, slope, aspect, curvature, and hillshade, supporting quantitative and visual assessment of topographic variability and landform patterns.