Type Keywords | ArcGIS Raster Function Templates, categoryName#SurfaceSystem_RFT, Function Template, Functions, Processing, Raster, rft, sourceId#ContourSystem_RFT, Templates |
Description | The Contour function generates contour lines by joining points with the same elevation from a raster elevation dataset. The contours are isolines created as rasters for visualization. The following key features make this function powerful: contours are quickly and dynamically generated on very large datasets, such as the World Elevation; contours can be smoothed to provide a more cartographic-pleasing appearance while maintaining the accuracy of the contours; dynamic control over the contour interval is provided; output options include contour lines, index contours, and filled contours. The creation of a contour layer as a raster product is valuable for a wide range of applications since the contours can be overlaid on a map and provide information regarding the terrain without obscuring the underlying data. They are useful in applications such as engineering, agriculture, and water management.
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