Hillshade (elevation model)
Hillshade (elevation model) is a raster dataset visualising the elevation of the terrain. There are five product versions available in which the pixel sizes are 2, 8, 32, 64, 128 and 512 metres. Pixel size 2 m has been produced of the dataset Elevation model 2 m. The other sizes have been produced of the dataset Elevation model 10 m. The material does not contain elevation values; it is a greyscale image that visualises the direction and steepness of hills.
The product belongs to the open data of the National Land Survey of Finland.
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The dataset Hillshade can be used as a background map material to visualise the elevation of the terrain. Together with the dataset Elevation zones (opacity 15–50%), Hillshade shows the topography and elevation of the terrain even better. It can be used as transparent also together with a topographic or background map to visualise the topography of the terrain.
Versions of the dataset Hillshade
Hillshade pixel size 2 m (produced of the dataset Elevation model 2 m)
Hillshade 8 m (produced of the dataset Elevation model 10 m)
Hillshade 32 m (produced of the dataset Elevation model 10 m)
Hillshade 64 m (produced of the dataset Elevation model 10 m)
Hillshade 128 m (produced of the dataset Elevation model 10 m)
Hillshade 512 m (produced of the dataset Elevation model 10 m)
Maintenance
The product is updated monthly if the data in Elevation model 2 m has been updated.
Map of the current status: https://tilannekartta.maanmittauslaitos.fi/km2
The product is available from the NLS MapSite's Download geospatial data -section and the map image service (WMTS) according to the above-described updating rhythm.
Quality information
Elevation model 2 m has been used as the reference dataset data for Hillshade 2 m. Elevation model 10 m has been used as the reference dataset for other pixel sizes.
The solar elevation angle used is 45 degrees. The altitude has been enhanced by using a Z-factor as follows:
Hillshade 2 m: 3-fold
Hillshade 8 m: 5-fold
Hillshade 32 m: 5-fold
Hillshade 64 m: 10-fold
Hillshade 128 m: 10-fold
Hillshade 512 m: 15-fold
Distribution and further information
National Land Survey of Finland
Pricing
Processing fees for Hillshade data
Product | Price € (excl. VAT) | Price € (incl. VAT) |
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77103010060
Hillshade (Elevation model), pixel sizes 2, 8, 32, 64 and 128 m, first map sheet
|
101,21 | 125,50 |
77103010061
Hillshade (Elevation model), pixel size 512 m, first map sheet
|
63,55 | 78,80 |
77103010062
Hillshade (Elevation model), following map sheets
|
17,34 | 21,50 |
77103010063
Hillshade (Elevation model), entire Finland, pixel sizes 2 and 8 m
|
577,50 | 716,10 |
77103010064
Hillshade (Elevation model), entire Finland, pixel size 32 m
|
346,53 | 429,70 |
77103010065
Hillshade (Elevation model), entire Finland, pixel size 64 m
|
184,76 | 229,10 |
77103010066
Hillshade (Elevation model), entire Finland, pixel sizes 128 and 512 m
|
101,21 | 125,50 |