Using satellite and aerial observations, we can determine the elevation of the ground, producing a digital elevation mod
Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 7:14 pm
Using satellite and aerial observations, we can determine the
elevation of the ground, producing a digital elevation model (DEM).
A DEM simply indicates how high the ground is (typically compared
to sea level). One DEM for the Val Verde region is shown below in
first photo.
34°30' 34°27' 34°24' -118°45' -118°42 -118°39' 200 300 700 800 400 500 600 Elevation (m)
50 40 30 Number of Landslides 20 10 0 200 300 700 800 400 500 600 Elevation (meters)
elevation of the ground, producing a digital elevation model (DEM).
A DEM simply indicates how high the ground is (typically compared
to sea level). One DEM for the Val Verde region is shown below in
first photo.
34°30' 34°27' 34°24' -118°45' -118°42 -118°39' 200 300 700 800 400 500 600 Elevation (m)
50 40 30 Number of Landslides 20 10 0 200 300 700 800 400 500 600 Elevation (meters)