elevation

From Glossary of Meteorology
  1. A measure (or condition) of height, especially with respect to the height of a point on the earth's surface above a reference plane (usually mean sea level), as "station elevation."

The term altitude (e.g., "high-altitude station") and the general term "height" are also used in this sense.


  1. Same as elevation angle.
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