CROSS SECTIONS FROM DIGITAL TERRAIN MODELS

Cross sections can be derived on any alignment from a DTM (Digital Terrain Model). The accuracy of the cross sections is entirely dependent on the DTM. There is no restriction on the geometry of the roadway alignment or the size of the DTM.

• Corporate Authors:

  California Department of Transportation

  Office of Geometronics, P.O. Box 1499
  Sacramento, CA  United States  95807

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Mori, J
  • Paik, J
• Publication Date: 1984-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 148 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer models; Cross sections; Digital computers; Mathematical models; Terrain
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models
• Old TRIS Terms: Digital systems; Digital terrain models
• Subject Areas: Design; Geotechnology; Highways; I41: General Soil Surveys;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00393977
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-CA-GM-84-01 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: F81GM07
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jul 31 1985 12:00AM