Terrain Assessment in a Mountainous Environment-A Swiss Austrian Contemplation

Topographic mapping and terrain representation in Switzerland and Austria have an extensive history and their achievements are acknowledged worldwide. Not only are the Federal Topographic Agencies of these countries but also other institutions, such as the Alpenverein (Alpine Club) working on comprehensive programmes to improve and to disseminate their high quality topographic mapping activities. These results include a wide variety of analogue as well as digital products.