Hillshade of DHM/Terrain (2007)

The dataset represents a hillshade derived from the Danish Digital Terrain Model 2007 (DHM/Terrain 2007). The hillshade is produced as a cartographic overlay layer designed to enhance terrain forms and topographic structures in the Danish landscape. The dataset is suitable for visual analysis and map presentation and can be used as a background layer together with other thematic datasets.

The hillshade is based on the DHM/Terrain model, which represents terrain elevation relative to mean sea level (DVR90), with buildings, vegetation and other surface objects removed. The original terrain model is based on nationwide airborne LiDAR surveys collected during 2005–2007 and subsequently processed and quality assured.

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Date ( Publication )
2023-10-01
Identifier
dk.geus / dk_dhm_2007_hillshade
Author
  Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - NAME OF CITED AUTHOR... ( )
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to support visual interpretation and communication of Danish terrain by enhancing topographic details and landscape forms. The hillshade is intended for use as a background layer in maps and web maps and is not intended for quantitative analysis of elevation or slope.
Status
Completed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
Keywords ( Theme )
  • Dataset
  • Terrain model
  • Hillshade
  • Topography
  • Digital elevation model
  • Denmark
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC BY 4.0
Other constraints
The dataset is a derived product based on the Danish Digital Terrain Model 2007 (DHM/Terrain 2007), provided by the Danish Agency for Data Supply and Infrastructure (SDFI) via the Data Distributor. The original data are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Users must provide appropriate attribution to SDFI/Data Distributor when using the dataset. GEUS has processed the data into a hillshade representation, and the dataset constitutes a visualisation rather than the original elevation data. GEUS assumes no responsibility for data quality or interpretations based on the dataset.
Spatial representation type
Grid
Denominator
25000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
  • Elevation
  • Imagery base maps earth cover
Begin date
2005-01-01
End date
2007-12-31
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Supplemental Information
The dataset is a derived product based on DHM/Terrain 2007 and is not subject to continuous updates. The hillshade is intended solely for visual purposes and should be used together with the original terrain model or more recent elevation datasets where precise elevation data or analysis is required.
Reference system identifier
ETRS 89 / UTM 32N (EPSG:25832)
Distribution format
  • WMS ( )

  • WMTS ( )

  • REST ( )

Distributor
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
OnLine resource
Interactive webmap ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

OnLine resource
DHM-2007 – historical elevation model ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Historical description of the Danish Digital Elevation Model 2007 and associated web services.

OnLine resource
Danish Digital Terrain Model 2007 ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Metadata for Danmarks Digitale Højdemodel 2007 (DHM-2007/Terræn), som danner grundlag for skyggelægningsdatasættet.

OnLine resource
DHM_2007_hillshading ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

OnLine resource
DHM_hillshading ( OGC:WMS-1.3.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMS Service

OnLine resource
Denmark_DHM_2007_hillshading ( OGC:WMTS-1.0.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMTS Service

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Dataset
Statement

The hillshade is derived from the Danish Digital Terrain Model 2007 (DHM/Terrain 2007), produced by the Danish Agency for Data Supply and Infrastructure (SDFI). The original terrain model is based on nationwide airborne LiDAR surveys collected during 2005–2007 and subsequently processed through extensive calculation and quality assurance procedures.

For this dataset, the terrain model has been downsampled to a spatial resolution of 10 metres, after which the hillshade was generated based on terrain slope and aspect. The dataset represents a visualisation of terrain forms only and does not contain independent elevation data.
File identifier
ebf27e67-2f6a-49b2-95fe-c256d7d88b5e XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-03-20T10:22:01.157397Z
Metadata standard name
ISO 19115:2003/19139
Metadata standard version
1.0
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
 
 

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Keywords

Dataset Denmark Digital elevation model Hillshade Terrain model Topography
Forskningsemner
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