Range of number of storeys above ground [HBET]

Glossary for gem taxonomy

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Details: Written by: admin; Category: terms; Published: 14 March 2023; Hits: 681

Recording the number of storeys above ground as a range can be used to reflect either the surveyor’s lack of certainty for a single building, or when height ranges are used in regional surveys.

HBET:a,b
where a=upper bound and b= lower bound for the range
Example: HBET:3,1 (height range from 1 to 3 storeys)

HBET_Portugal_Brzev_1

Height of buildings within this block in Lisbon, Portugal ranges from 4 to 5 storeys (S. Brzev)