Generalization of Contours
The contour line image should present:
A uniform overall treatment of the terrain,
which is fully interrelated
Simplify the detailed form of contour and
emphasize and combine large forms
Represent the type of the terrain by
emphasizing breaks in slopes
Represent the terrain an adequate contour line
interval and line width
Provide a certain level of accuracy of the
contour lines and other features
28th July 2001
ICOM 2001, Tampere