hypsography

Definition of Hypsography in English :

1. hypsography

the scientific study of the earth's configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level)

2. hypsography, hypsometry

measurement of the elevation of land above sea level

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Hypsography

noun

1.

the study and mapping of the earth's topography above sea level

2.

topography or relief, or a map showing this

3. another name for hypsometry

noun

1.

the science of measuring the configuration of land or underwater surfaces with respect to a datum plane, as sea level

2.

the configuration of such surfaces; topographic relief

3.

the representation or description of relief features on a map or chart, as by tints, hachures, etc.

4.

hypsometry

n. pl. hyp·sog·ra·phies

1.

a. The scientific study of the earth's topologic configuration above sea level, especially the measurement and mapping of land elevations.

b. A representation or description of the earth's topologic features above sea level, as on a map.

2. Hypsometry.