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HGT

HGT

9.9
A computer file that stores land height data for maps
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers downloaded several HGT files to analyze the topography of the mountain region.

Examples

  • The mapping software requires an HGT file to display accurate terrain elevations.

  • You can convert an HGT file into other formats for use in different GIS applications.

  • The HGT file contains vital elevation data.

  • Can you open the HGT file in GIS software?

  • To visualize the landscape, the team imported an HGT file into their GIS software.

  • The HGT file provides detailed height information essential for accurate geological surveys.

  • Many environmental studies rely on HGT files to assess elevation changes over time.

Surface Forms

HGT singular
HGTs plural

Etymology

HGT is a short form of the word height, written with only its main letters (H‑G‑T), and it is used for files that store 'height' or elevation data for maps.