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hill shading [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

A method of representing relief on a map by depicting the shadows that would be cast by high ground if light were shining from a certain direction.

OBS

hill shading: term and definition standardized by NATO.

OBS

hill shading: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
DEF

Méthode de représentation du relief qui consiste à dessiner au pinceau les ombres qui seraient projetées sur un terrain montagneux, la lumière venant d'une direction conventionnelle.

OBS

estompage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

OBS

estompage : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cartografía
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