Impact of Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) Resolution on Terrain Visualization: Simulation versus Reality

Abstract

This study provides evidence of the influence of DTED resolution (in regions with different terrain roughness) on Army terrain data applications. The report documents results of the U.S. Army Topographic Engineering Center's DTED resolution analysis including extensive field work and terrain visualization undertaken to investigate DTED integrity in comparison to the actual terrain. Finally, the report offers conclusions regarding DTED support for Army tactical and simulation applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 02, 1991
Accession Number
ADA254237

Entities

People

  • James R. Ackeret
  • Louis A. Fatale

Organizations

  • Army Geospatial Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Arkansas
  • Availability
  • California
  • Elevation
  • Engineering
  • Geographic Regions
  • High Resolution
  • Materials
  • Observation
  • Photographs
  • Reliability
  • Roughness
  • Simulations
  • Surface Properties
  • Surface Roughness
  • Test And Evaluation

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