Hypsometry

hypsometry
[geodesy] The science that determines the spatial distribution of elevations above an established datum, usually sea level.
[geodesy] The determination of terrain relief, by any method.

Hypsometry is the measurement of the height of the land; the word is derived from a Greek word for height
Bathymetry is the measurement of the depth of underwater features; the word is derived from two Greek words which mean deep and measure ...

of water bodies to determine the topography of a lake bed or seafloor. Referenced by: LIDAR; United States Geological Survey; Landform; Hydrographic survey; Echo sounding; Terrain; Bathymetric chart; Topography; Physical oceanography; Hypsometry; ...

The science or art of describing heights of land surfaces with reference to this datum. hypsometric map See: map, hypsometric hypsometry Science or art of determining terrain relief, by any method.

See also: Interval, Elevation, Contour, Area, Symbol