korkeusperusteisen

Korkeusperusteinen is a Finnish adjective that describes something determined or defined on the basis of height or elevation. The term combines korkeus, meaning height or elevation, with perusteinen, meaning based on or thorough. It is used in technical and regulatory language to indicate that height is the primary parameter for assessment, decision-making, or classification.

In surveying, geospatial work and related fields, korkeusperusteinen refers to methods and analyses that rely on vertical dimensions. This includes using height above a reference datum, such as sea level or an ellipsoid, and working with elevation data from digital elevation models or topographic surveys. Height-based criteria help distinguish areas, features, or conditions according to their vertical position.

In planning, architecture and construction, korkeusperusteinen criteria may govern regulations, design, and safety requirements. For example, zoning rules, setback or density restrictions, and fire safety standards can be described as korkeusperusteisia when they depend on the height or vertical extent of a building or structure rather than its footprint alone. The term also appears in contexts where assessments or simulations differentiate outcomes by elevation, such as flood risk or energy performance that vary with height.

Etymology and usage notes: korkeusperusteinen is typically applied to nouns describing procedures, rules, or models, signaling that height is the governing parameter. Related terms include korkeus (height) and korkeusmittaus (height measurement). See also elevation, vertical datum, and physical geography terminology.