AltitudeReferenceSystem Enum
Definition
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Indicates the altitude reference system to be used in defining a location.
public enum AltitudeReferenceSystem- Inheritance
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System.EnumAltitudeReferenceSystem
Fields
| Name | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 0 | The altitude reference system was not specified. |
| Terrain | 1 | The altitude reference system is based on distance above terrain or ground level. |
| Ellipsoid | 2 | The altitude reference system is based on an ellipsoid (usually WGS84), which is a mathematical approximation of the shape of the Earth. |
| Geoid | 3 | The altitude reference system is based on the distance above sea level (parametrized by a so-called Geoid). |
| Surface | 4 | The altitude reference system is based on the distance above the tallest surface structures, such as buildings, trees, roads, etc., above terrain or ground level. |
Remarks
This enum is a copy of Windows.Devices.Geolocation.AltitudeReferenceSystem.