dted0 import

[Matt.Wilkie]

>Just wanted to import DTED0 elevation data.
...
>Next question: How to extract information about what is in the file.
>(I guess it is in the header) and how to skip that header. :)

http://www.ccg.nrcan.gc.ca/ext/html/english/products/cded/cdedspec.pdf

Although this document describes the Canadian version of dted, the 
differences between the specs are described, so it may help you anyway.
Physical file description begins on page 5. I used to have the dted spec 
doc (~20 pages). If the cded specs don't help, I'll see if I can 
resurrect it. 


-matt