elevation model
[ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən ˈmɑːdəl]
nounpl: elevation models
modelo de elevação
1. A digital representation of the Earth's surface or terrain that depicts the height or altitude of geographical features
The elevation model helped engineers plan the highway route through the mountainous region.
O modelo de elevação ajudou os engenheiros a planejar a rota da rodovia através da região montanhosa.
2. A three-dimensional dataset used in geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing to represent topographic variations
The satellite imagery was processed to create a detailed elevation model of the Amazon basin.
A imagem de satélite foi processada para criar um modelo de elevação detalhado da bacia amazônica.
3. Specifically, a digital elevation model (DEM) that records surface heights at regular intervals across a mapped area
The elevation model was used to calculate flood risk in the valley.
O modelo de elevação foi usado para calcular o risco de inundação no vale.
The term 'elevation model' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is commonly employed by organizations like INPE (Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais) for environmental monitoring and land management. The abbreviation DEM or MDE is frequently used in academic papers and professional reports across both Portuguese and English-speaking communities. This terminology is essential in contemporary geographic research, urban planning, and climate change studies.
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