A-102 Terrain, objects and movement analysis

Glossary

DEM
Digital elevation model: a grid of terrain elevation values.
Elevation profile
A graph of elevation along a line or route.
LOS
Line of sight between two points.
Fresnel zone
An area around a radio path that should remain sufficiently clear for reliable propagation.
Elevation gain
The sum of uphill elevation changes along a route.
Grade
Vertical change relative to horizontal distance, usually expressed as a percentage.
Insolation
Exposure to direct solar radiation for a location and time.
Track
An ordered series of geographic points representing movement.
Saved project
A user-owned calculation, map or track stored in the cabinet.