meethoogte

Meethoogte is a Dutch term used in measurement contexts to denote the height or vertical position at which a measurement is performed. It represents the reference height or origin used to quantify vertical dimensions, helping to compare measurements taken under different conditions or with different instruments.

The concept is most commonly encountered in surveying, construction, civil engineering, and topography. It is closely tied to the idea of a vertical datum, such as NAP (Normaal Amsterdams Peil) in the Netherlands, which provides a standardized base for elevations. The meethoogte can be the height above a fixed reference surface (for example a floor or ground level) or the height relative to a specified reference point used in a particular project.

In practice, measurements may be reported with phrases like a meethoogte of 1.75 meters, indicating the measurement was taken at that height above the chosen reference, or meethoogte according to NAP when giving absolute elevations. The exact value chosen as the meethoogte depends on project requirements and the datum selected for the work.

Limitations: The term is not universally standardized and can be used variably. It is important to specify the reference point or datum when reporting measurements to avoid ambiguity.

See also: Hoogte, NAP, Referentiedatum, Nivellering, Topografie.