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Elevation (MSL)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: msl.ttl

Name
elevationMsl
Datatype
Real
Definition
The vertical distance of a point or a level, on or affixed to the surface of the Earth, measured from Mean Sea Level (MSL).
Synonyms
Orthometric Height
Accepted
2013-10-18
Defined by
DFDD
Physical quantity
length
Recommended unit
Metre (m)
Used by

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.