getTerrainHeightASL

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Description

Description:
Returns the terrain height above the sea for the given position.
Groups:
Positions

Syntax

Syntax:
getTerrainHeightASL position
Parameters:
position: Array in format Position2D or Position3D (in which case the Z value is ignored)
Return Value:
Number

Examples

Example 1:
_height = getTerrainHeightASL (getPosATL player);
Example 2:
_height = getTerrainHeightASL [5213,3245];
Example 3:
_seaDepth = abs (getTerrainHeightASL getPosATL player); // sea depth at player's position

Additional Information

See also:
setPosASL getPosASL getPosATL ASLToATL ATLToASL getElevationOffset

Notes

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