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Contour Interpolation

Linearly interpolate the elevation at any point between two contours along a connecting line — useful for quickly reading spot elevations from a topo map.

Input

Results

Slope along line
Rise to point
Spot elevation
Distance left to next contour
Distance left to lower contour
Method

Linear interpolation: EL_pt = EL_lo + (D_partial / D_total) · (EL_hi − EL_lo). Slope along the line = CI / D_total. Distance to next upper contour = (1 − fraction) · D_total.