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Get DEM value for a given latitude and longitude

Source: R/get_raster_layer_value.R
get_dem_value.Rd

This function uses the LINZ data service to obtain the elevation value for a given latitude and longitude. The function get_raster_layer_value() is used to obtain the value for the DEM layer (ID: 51768).

Usage

get_dem_value(lat, lon, key = NULL)

Arguments

lat

numeric; Latitude

lon

numeric; Longitude

key

character; LINZ API key. This can be set as an environment variable using the add_linz_key() function or passed as a character. See ?add_linz_key for more information with setting up the API key.

Value

numeric value or NA if outside extent