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NTDB & NTMS Specifications (250K & 100K)
Updated: 1 December 2007

2.1.8 Race Courses

2.1.8.1 Example 1

Location of Example: 151°54'58" East, 27°55'30" South
Distinctive Characteristics:
  • Race Courses generally have a distinctive circular signature as well as associated infrastructure; Buildings and Yards.
  • Race Courses normally have an associated smaller internal or adjacent track for horse training purposes.
  • The Orthophotography shows how the Race Course track has been irrigated causing a contrast in relation to the surrounding dry ground.
Regional Considerations:
  • Race Courses are typically found on the outer edge of Built Up Areas.
Figure: 2.1.8.1 Representation of a Race Course in association with surrounding features.

Figure: 2.1.8.1a Orthophotography 60cm RGB=123 Figure: 2.1.8.1b SPOT 2.5m RGB=123

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