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Record 1 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

The process of generating and displaying contours automatically from a set of discrete values of the parameter being used in contouring.

CONT

Digital terrain models (interpolation, extrapolation - automatic contouring - Perspective viewing, analytical hill shading, aspect, slope).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Processus de génération et de tracé d'isolignes, ou de courbes de niveau, réalisé automatiquement à partir d'un ensemble de valeurs discrètes prises par une fonction définie sur un espace à 2 dimensions ou plus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Geografía matemática
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