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Approximate Depression Auxiliary Contour (HQC_23)

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

RDF: hqc_23.ttl

Name
approxDepAuxiliaryContour
Attribute
HQC Hypsography Portrayal Type
Definition
A closed contour line substituted for a normal depression auxiliary contour line whenever there is a question as to its reliability (for example: due to glacial ice or cloud cover).
Description
It is typically depicted as a broken line while maintaining depression auxiliary contour line weight and associated perpendicular ticks.
Accepted
2013-10-18
Allowed for

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