Updated: 1 December 2007

2.2.1 Roads Surface - Sealed/Unsealed

2.2.1.1 Example 1

Location of Example: 152°43'28" East, 25°27'32" South
Distinctive Characteristics:
  • In Figure 2.2.1.1a the grey colour depicts the sealed road with evidence of white road markings compared with the light brown/yellow/white colour of the unsealed roads.
  • In Figure 2.2.1.1b the blue/grey signature depicts the sealed road compared with the lighter yellow/white/blue signature that represents the unsealed roads.
Regional Considerations:
  • In Peri-Urban areas roads frequently change from sealed to unsealed.
Figure: 2.2.1.1 Representation of Sealed Roads and Unsealed Roads.

Figure: 2.2.1.1a Orthophotography 60cm RGB=123 Figure: 2.2.1.1b SPOT 2.5m RGB=321

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