Key:source:height

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Description
For indicating the source of an height information. Show/edit corresponding data item.
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Status: de facto

Specifies the source of an object's height.

Examples

Estimation from satellite imagery

Object estimation method by satellite imagery on JOSM for North Korea

Video explaining the technique of estimation with satellite imagery, in North Korea

Step 1 : Find an object

Find an object for which the height is known, for this exemple : the height of Mirae Unha Tower is described at d:Q25389789#P2048.

Step 2 : Measure

Measure the height of the same building on the desired imagery. To measure the height on the imagery draw a line from the base of the building to the roof and observe the distance indicated on JOSM (bottom left).

Step 3 : Ratio

Make a ratio between :

  • the real size of the building and
  • the distance indicated on your measurement in step 2.

Step 4 : Use the ratio

Use the ratio to find out the size of the desired building.

See also