Endhöhe

Endhöhe is a German noun meaning the final height or terminal height of an object, organism, or structure. It is formed from end and Höhe (height) and is used in technical literature to denote the height attained at the end of a process, growth period, or design.

In botany and forestry, Endhöhe describes the height reached by a plant or tree at maturity, informing reference values for species selection, growth modeling, and forestry planning. In agriculture, it can indicate the mature height of crop plants under specific management and environmental conditions. In civil engineering and architecture, Endhöhe refers to the completed height of a built asset, such as a building, tower, dam, or monument, and is relevant for regulatory compliance, planning, and skyline impact assessments. In transportation and aerospace contexts, it may denote the final altitude of an aircraft at a given phase of flight or mission; in English texts, final altitude or cruising altitude are more common translations, but Endhöhe may appear in German-language sources.

Measurement and modelling practices: Endhöhe is determined by measurements at a defined endpoint, by predictive growth or design models, or by explicit design specifications. It can be influenced by genetic factors, environmental conditions, age, and management practices, depending on the domain.

Usage and terminology: The term is primarily used in German-language technical writing. In English, it is typically translated as final height or terminal height, with domain-specific terminology preferred in corresponding fields.