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A Digital Elevation Model (DEM) is a type of digital representation of the earth's surface generated from satellite and aerial data. It is used to create accurate topographic maps, to understand changes in the earth's surface and to study m...

Skills CategoryEngineering
Skills SubcategorySurveying and Cartography
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
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