Depth range files are text files that set a range of depths for tiling and contouring data. These files are automatically generated during the contouring process (see Contouring in the HIPS and SIPS Module Reference).
The convention for setting depth values is similar to that of other CARIS files:
• Drying heights above the datum are represented as negative values
• Depths below the datum are represented with positive values.
Below is an example of a range depth file:
-50 |
-30 |
-20 |
-10 |
-5 |
0 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
30 |
50 |
In the above file the negative values (-30 to -5) are above the datum, and the positive values (5 to 50) are below the datum.