The LIDAR Composite DTM (Digital Terrain Model) is a raster elevation model covering ~99% of England at 1m spatial resolution. The DTM (Digital Terrain Model) is produced from the last or only laser pulse returned to the sensor. We remove surface objects from the Digital Surface Model (DSM), using bespoke algorithms and manual editing of the data, to produce a terrain model of just the surface.

Produced by the Environment Agency in 2022, the DTM is derived from a combination of our Time Stamped archive and National LIDAR Programme surveys, which have been merged and re-sampled to give the best possible coverage. Where repeat surveys have been undertaken the newest, best resolution data is used. Where data was resampled a bilinear interpolation was used before being merged.

The 2022 LIDAR Composite contains surveys undertaken between 6th June 2000 and 2nd April 2022. Please refer to the metadata index catalgoues which show for any location which survey was used in the production of the LIDAR composite.

The data is available to download as GeoTiff rasters in 5km tiles aligned to the OS National grid. The data is presented in metres, referenced to Ordinance Survey Newlyn and using the OSTN’15 transformation method. All individual LIDAR surveys going into the production of the composite had a vertical accuracy of +/-15cm RMSE.

The LIDAR Composite DTM (Digital Terrain Model) is a raster elevation model covering ~99% of England at 2m spatial resolution. The DTM (Digital Terrain Model) is produced from the last or only laser pulse returned to the sensor. We remove surface objects from the Digital Surface Model (DSM), using bespoke algorithms and manual editing of the data, to produce a terrain model of just the surface.

Produced by the Environment Agency in 2022, the DTM is derived from a combination of our Time Stamped archive and National LIDAR Programme surveys, which have been merged and re-sampled to give the best possible coverage. Where repeat surveys have been undertaken the newest, best resolution data is used. Where data was resampled a bilinear interpolation was used before being merged.

The 2022 LIDAR Composite contains surveys undertaken between 6th June 2000 and 2nd April 2022. Please refer to the metadata index catalgoues which show for any location which survey was used in the production of the LIDAR composite.

The data is available to download as GeoTiff rasters in 5km tiles aligned to the OS National grid. The data is presented in metres, referenced to Ordinance Survey Newlyn and using the OSTN’15 transformation method. All individual LIDAR surveys going into the production of the composite had a vertical accuracy of +/-15cm RMSE.

Bare earth elevation surface (DTM) and actual surface (DSM) given in meters in the NAVD88 (Geoid12A realization) vertical reference frame. Horizontal coordinates referenced to appropriate UTM zone. Bare earth is created by classifying and removing vegetation and man-made structures from lidar point cloud prior to surface generation. Both the DSM and DTM are mosaicked onto a spatially uniform grid at 1 m spatial resolution in 1 km by 1 km tiles provided in a geotiff format.

Zoom in on the map above and click your area of interest or use the Tile Index linked below to determine which package(s) you require for download.The DTM data is available in the form of 1-km by 1-km non-overlapping tiles grouped into packages for download.This dataset is a compilation of lidar data from multiple acquisition projects, as such specifications, parameters and sensors may vary by project. See the detailed User Guide linked below for additional information. You can monitor the availability and status of lidar projects on the Ontario Lidar Coverage map on the Ontario Elevation Mapping Program hub page. Now also available through a web service which exposes the data for visualization, geoprocessing and limited download. The service is best accessed through the ArcGIS REST API, either directly or by setting up an ArcGIS server connection using the REST endpoint URL. The service draws using the Web Mercator projection. For more information on what functionality is available and how to work with the service, read the Ontario Web Raster Services User Guide. If you have questions about how to use the service, email Geospatial Ontario (GEO) at geospatial@ontario.ca.Service Endpointshttps://ws.geoservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis5/rest/services/Elevation/Ontario_DTM_LidarDerived/ImageServer https://intra.ws.geoservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis5/rest/services/Elevation/Ontario_DTM_LidarDerived/ImageServer (Government of Ontario Internal Users)Additional Documentation Ontario DTM (Lidar-Derived) - User Guide (DOCX) OMAFRA Lidar 2016-2018 - Cochrane - Additional Contractor Metadata (PDF)OMAFRA Lidar 2016-2018 - Peterborough - Additional Contractor Metadata (PDF)OMAFRA Lidar 2016-2018 - Lake Erie - Additional Contractor Metadata (PDF)CLOCA Lidar 2018 - Additional Contractor Metadata (PDF)South Nation Lidar 2018-19 - Additional Contractor Metadata (PDF)OMAFRA Lidar 2022 - Lake Huron - Additional Contractor Metadata (PDF)OMAFRA Lidar 2022 - Lake Simcoe - Additional Contractor Metadata (PDF)Huron-Georgian Lidar 2022-23 - Additional Contractor Metadata (Word)Kawartha Lakes Lidar 2023 - Additional Contractor Metadata (Word)Sault Ste Marie Lidar 2023-24 - Additional Contractor Metadata (Word)Thunder Bay Lidar 2023-24 - Additional Contractor Metadata (Word)Timmins Lidar 2024 - Additional Contractor Metadata (Word) Ontario DTM (Lidar-Derived) - Tile Index (SHP) Ontario Lidar Project Extents (SHP)OMAFRA Lidar DTM 2016-2018 - Cochrane - Breaklines (SHP)OMAFRA Lidar DTM 2016-2018 - Peterborough - Breaklines (SHP)OMAFRA Lidar DTM 2016-2018 - Lake Erie - Breaklines (SHP)CLOCA Lidar DTM 2018 - Breaklines (SHP)South Nation Lidar DTM 2018-19 - Breaklines (SHP)Ottawa-Gatineau Lidar DTM 2019-20 - Breaklines (SHP)OMAFRA Lidar DTM 2022 - Lake Huron - Breaklines (SHP)OMAFRA Lidar DTM 2022 - Lake Simcoe - Breaklines (SHP)Eastern Ontario Lidar DTM 2021-22 - Breaklines (SHP)Muskoka Lidar DTM 2018 - Breaklines CGVD2013 (SHP) / CGVD28 (SHP)Muskoka Lidar DTM 2021 - Breaklines CGVD2013 (SHP) / CGVD28 (SHP)Muskoka Lidar DTM 2023 - Breaklines CGVD2013 (SHP) / CGVD28 (SHP)DEDSFM Huron-Georgian Bay 2022-23 - Breaklines (SHP)DEDSFM Kawartha Lakes 2023 - Breaklines (SHP)DEDSFM Sault Ste Marie 2023-24- UTM16 - Breaklines (SHP)DEDSFM Sault Ste Marie 2023-24- UTM17 - Breaklines (SHP)DEDSFM Sudbury 2023-24 - Breaklines (SHP)DEDSFM Thunder Bay 2023-24 - Breaklines (SHP)DEDSFM Timmins 2024 - Breaklines (SHP)Product PackagesDownload links for the Ontario DTM (Lidar-Derived) (Word)Projects:LEAP 2009GTA 2014-18OMAFRA 2016-18CLOCA 2018South Nation CA 2018-19Muskoka 2018-23York-Lake Simcoe 2019Ottawa River 2019-20Ottawa-Gatineau 2019-20Lake Nipissing 2020Hamilton-Niagara 2021Huron Shores 2021Eastern Ontario 2021-22OMAFRA Lake Huron 2022OMAFRA Lake Simcoe 2022Belleville 2022Digital Elevation Data to Support Flood Mapping 2022-26Huron-Georgian Bay 2022-23Kawartha Lakes 2023Sault Ste Marie 2023-24Sudbury 2023-24Thunder Bay 2023-24Timmins 2024Cataraqui 2024Greater Toronto Area Lidar 2023StatusOn going: Data is continually being updatedMaintenance and Update FrequencyAs needed: Data is updated as deemed necessaryContactOntario Ministry of Natural Resources - Geospatial Ontario, geospatial@ontario.ca

The LIDAR DTM (Digital Terrain Model) Time Stamped Tiles product is an archive of raster elevation data produced by the Environment Agency. Site specific LIDAR surveys have been carried out across England since 1998, with certain areas, such as the coastal zone, being surveyed multiple times. Data is available at varying resolutions of 25cm, 50cm, 1m and 2m, depending on project requirements. The DTM (Digital Terrain Model) is produced from the last return LIDAR signal. We remove surface objects from the Digital Surface Model (DSM), using bespoke algorithms and manual editing of the data, to produce a terrain model of just the surface. Available to download as GeoTiff rasters in 5km zipfiles, data is presented in metres, referenced to Ordnance Survey Newlyn and data aligned to the OS Grid. All LIDAR data has a vertical accuracy of +/-15cm RMSE. The transformation used on the data is specific to the time period of survey. Please refer to the metadata index catalogue which show, for any location, what time stamped data is available, the specific dates of survey, resolution of product and what transformation and geoidal model used. Attribution statement: © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2020. All rights reserved.

Digital terrain model (DTM) with 1 meter ground resolution deriving from LiDAR scanning on an aerial platform acquired by the Ministry of the Environment and Protection of the Territory and the Sea as part of the Extraordinary Plan for Environmental Remote Sensing. The survey involved I and II order river branches (hierarchical order reported in the IGM catalog of rivers).

This is a high resolution spatial dataset of Digital Terrain Model (DTM) data in South West England. The DTM along with a Digital Surface Model (DSM) cover an area of 9424 km2 that includes all the land west of Exmouth (i.e. west of circa 3 degrees 21 minutes West). The DTM represents the topographic model (height) of the bare earth. The dataset is a part of outcomes from the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology South West (SW) Project. There is also a Digital Surface Model (DSM) dataset covering the same areas available from the SW project. Full details about this dataset can be found at https://doi.org/10.5285/e2a742df-3772-481a-97d6-0de5133f4812

This dataset shows the extent of data in each individual tile that went into the merging process to create the LIDAR Composite DSM & DTM.

Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) is an airborne mapping technique, which uses a laser to measure the distance between the aircraft and the ground. Up to 100,000 measurements per second are made of the ground, allowing highly detailed terrain models to be generated at spatial resolutions of between 25cm and 2 metres.

The Natural Resources Wales composite dataset contains digital elevation data derived from surveys carried out over several years and covers approximately 70% of Wales. We have made available 25cm, 50cm, 1m and 2m datasets, supplied as terrain models (a representation of the ground level) or surface models (a representation of object heights such as vehicles, buildings and vegetation).

In addition to the height information, georeferenced, coloured, shaded relief images at the same resolution as the input LiDAR data grids are available.

The High Resolution Digital Elevation Model (HRDEM) product is derived from airborne LiDAR data (mainly in the south) and satellite images in the north. The complete coverage of the Canadian territory is gradually being established. It includes a Digital Terrain Model (DTM), a Digital Surface Model (DSM) and other derived data. For DTM datasets, derived data available are slope, aspect, shaded relief, color relief and color shaded relief maps and for DSM datasets, derived data available are shaded relief, color relief and color shaded relief maps. The productive forest line is used to separate the northern and the southern parts of the country. This line is approximate and may change based on requirements. In the southern part of the country (south of the productive forest line), DTM and DSM datasets are generated from airborne LiDAR data. They are offered at a 1 m or 2 m resolution and projected to the UTM NAD83 (CSRS) coordinate system and the corresponding zones. The datasets at a 1 m resolution cover an area of 10 km x 10 km while datasets at a 2 m resolution cover an area of 20 km by 20 km. In the northern part of the country (north of the productive forest line), due to the low density of vegetation and infrastructure, only DSM datasets are generally generated. Most of these datasets have optical digital images as their source data. They are generated at a 2 m resolution using the Polar Stereographic North coordinate system referenced to WGS84 horizontal datum or UTM NAD83 (CSRS) coordinate system. Each dataset covers an area of 50 km by 50 km. For some locations in the north, DSM and DTM datasets can also be generated from airborne LiDAR data. In this case, these products will be generated with the same specifications as those generated from airborne LiDAR in the southern part of the country. The HRDEM product is referenced to the Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum of 2013 (CGVD2013), which is now the reference standard for heights across Canada. Source data for HRDEM datasets is acquired through multiple projects with different partners. Since data is being acquired by project, there is no integration or edgematching done between projects. The tiles are aligned within each project. The product High Resolution Digital Elevation Model (HRDEM) is part of the CanElevation Series created in support to the National Elevation Data Strategy implemented by NRCan. Collaboration is a key factor to the success of the National Elevation Data Strategy. Refer to the “Supporting Document” section to access the list of the different partners including links to their respective data.

The Ontario Lidar Digital Terrain Model (DTM) Geospatial Ontario (GEO) Dataset is a raster product representing the bare-earth terrain derived from a classified lidar point cloud. The DTM data is available in the form of 1-km by 1-km non-overlapping tiles grouped into packages for download. This dataset is a compilation of lidar data from multiple acquisition projects, as such specifications, parameters and sensors may vary by project. This data is for geospatial tech specialists, and is used by government, municipalities, conservation authorities and the private sector for land use planning and environmental analysis.

Elevation surface for portions of the Hawaiian islands based upon lidar data collected by State of Hawaii and its data partners from 1999-2017. Elevation values are in meters.

This data was collected by the Geological Survey Ireland, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Discovery Programme, the Heritage Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, New York University, the Office of Public Works and Westmeath County Council. All data formats are provided as GeoTIFF rasters but are at different resolutions. Data resolution varies depending on survey requirements. Resolutions for each organisation are as follows: GSI – 1m DCHG/DP/HC - 0.13m, 0.14m, 1m NY – 1m TII – 2m OPW – 2m WMCC - 0.25m Both a DTM and DSM are raster data. Raster data is another name for gridded data. Raster data stores information in pixels (grid cells). Each raster grid makes up a matrix of cells (or pixels) organised into rows and columns. The grid cell size varies depending on the organisation that collected it. GSI data has a grid cell size of 1 meter by 1 meter. This means that each cell (pixel) represents an area of 1 meter squared.

Dataset Summary:This 3-foot resolution Digital Terrain Model (DTM) depicts topography, while removing all above-ground objects on the earth’s surface, like trees and buildings. The DTM represents the state of the landscape when countywide LiDAR data was collected in 2018 and 2020. Figure 1 shows the vintages of LiDAR contained in this raster. Quality level 1 LiDAR (QL1, red areas in figure 1) was collected in 2018. Quality level 2 LiDAR (QL2) was collected in summer, 2020.Figure 1. Recent LiDAR collections, by Quality Level (QL) in Santa Cruz County Methods:This LiDAR derivative provides information about the bare surface of the earth. The 3-foot resolution raster was produced from 2018 Quality Level 2 and 2020 Quality Level 1 LiDAR point cloud data (already ground classified) using Lastools. The processing steps were as followsCreate Tiles (lastile)Create DTM from ground classified points (las2dem)N Note that this DTM is neither hydro-flattened nor hydro-enforced.Uses and Limitations:The DTM provides a raster depiction of the ground returns for each 3x3 foot raster cell across Santa Cruz County. The layer is useful for hydrologic and terrain-focused analysis. The DTM will be most accurate in open terrain and less accurate in areas of very dense vegetation.Related Datasets:This dataset is part of a suite of LiDAR of derivatives for Santa Cruz County. See table 1 for a list of all the derivatives.Table 1. LiDAR derivatives for Santa Cruz CountyDatasetDescriptionLink to DatasheetLink to DataCanopy Height ModelThis depicts Santa Cruz County’s woody canopy as a Digital Elevation Model.https://vegmap.press/sc_chm_datasheethttps://vegmap.press/sc_chmNormalized Digital Surface ModelThis depicts the height above ground of objects on the earth’s surface, like trees and buildings.https://vegmap.press/sc_ndsm_datasheethttps://vegmap.press/sc_ndsmDigital Surface ModelThis depicts the elevation above sea level atop of objects on the earth’s surface.https://vegmap.press/sc_dsm_datasheethttps://vegmap.press/sc_dsm HillshadeThis depicts shaded relief based on the Digital Terrain Model. Hillshades are useful for visual reference when mapping features such as roads and drainages and for visualizing physical geography. https://vegmap.press/sc_hillshade_datasheethttps://vegmap.press/sc_hillshadeDigital Terrain ModelThis depicts topography, while removing all above-ground objects on the earth’s surface, like trees and buildings.https://vegmap.press/sc_dtm_datasheethttps://vegmap.press/sc_dtm

The LIDAR Composite DTM/DSM is a raster terrain model covering ~99% of England at 1m spatial resolution, produced by the UK Environment Agency in 2022. The model contains 3 bands of terrain data: a Digital Terrain Model (DTM), a first return Digital Surface Model (DSM), and a last return DSM. …

DTM and DSM from LiDAR data

Download In State Plane Projection Here The 2017 Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is a 2 foot pixel resolution raster in Erdas IMG format. This was created using the ground (class = 2) lidar points and incorporating the breaklines. The DTMs were developed using LiDAR data. LiDAR is an acronym for LIght Detection And Ranging. Light detection and ranging is the science of using a laser to measure distances to specific points. A specially equipped airplane with positioning tools and LiDAR technology was used to measure the distance to the surface of the earth to determine ground elevation. The classified points were developed using data collected in April to May 2017. The LiDAR points, specialized software, and technology provide the ability to create a high precision three-dimensional digital elevation and/or terrain models (DEM/DTM). The use of LiDAR significantly reduces the cost for developing this information. The DTMs are intended to correspond to the orthometric heights of the bare surface of the county (no buildings or vegetation cover). DTM data is used by county agencies to study drainage issues such as flooding and erosion; contour generation; slope and aspect; and hill shade images. This dataset was compiled to meet the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Accuracy Standards for Large-Scale Maps, CLASS 1 map accuracy. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Design Manual for Photogrammetric Production recommends that data intended for this usage scale be used for any of the following purposes: route location, preliminary alignment and design, preliminary project planning, hydraulic sections, rough earthwork estimates, or high-gradient terrain / low unit cost earthwork excavation estimates. The manual does not recommend that these data be used for final design, excavation and grading plans, earthwork computations for bid estimates or contract measurement and payment. This dataset does not take the place of an on-site survey for design, construction or regulatory purposes.

Digital Terrain Model (DTM) for portions of the Hawaiian islands based upon lidar data collected by State of Hawaii and its data partners from 1999-2017. The DTM is a representation of "bare earth." The DTM is processed to digitally remove all surface objects including vegetation, leaving only the "bare earth," or underlying terrain. Elevation values are in meters.

Digital terrain model (DTM) with 2 meters ground resolution resulting from LiDAR scanning on an aerial platform acquired by the Ministry of the Environment and the Protection of Land and Sea in the context of the project PON — MAMPIRA (Monitoring of Marine Protected Areas Interested by Environmental Crimes). The survey has affected the coastal zone prospicente to the Marine Protected Areas of the Convergence Regions 2007-2013.

Digital terrain model (DTM) with 1 meter ground resolution deriving from LiDAR scanning on an aerial platform acquired by the Ministry of the Environment and Protection of the Territory and the Sea in the context of the Extraordinary Plan for Environmental Remote Sensing and the PON - MIADRA Project. The survey involved the fluvial branches from the I to the IV order (hierarchical order reported in the catalog of IGM rivers).

The LIDAR Composite DTM (Digital Terrain Model) is a raster elevation model covering ~75% of England at 2m spatial resolution. Produced by the Environment Agency, this dataset is derived from a combination of our full time stamped archive, which has been merged and re-sampled to give the best possible coverage. Where repeat surveys have been undertaken the newest, best resolution data is used. The composite is updated on an annual basis to include the latest surveys.

The DTM (Digital Terrain Model) is produced from the last return LIDAR signal. We remove surface objects from the Digital Surface Model (DSM), using bespoke algorithms and manual editing of the data, to produce a terrain model of just the surface. Available to download as ASCII files in 5km grids, data is presented in metres, referenced to Ordinance Survey Newlyn, using the OSTN’15 transformation. All LIDAR data has a vertical accuracy of +/-15cm RMSE. A tinted shaded relief, which is an image showing what LIDAR looks like when loaded into specialist software, is also available as a WMS feed. You can also download survey index files which shows, for any location, what Time Stamped survey went into the production of the LIDAR composite.

Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) is an airborne mapping technique, which uses a laser to measure the distance between the aircraft and the ground. Up to 500,000 measurements per second are made of the ground, allowing highly detailed terrain models to be generated at spatial resolutions of between 25cm and 2 metres. The Environment Agency’s open data LIDAR archives includes the Point Cloud data, and derived raster surface models of survey specific areas and composites of the best data available in any location.

To find out more about LIDAR and the various surface models we produce please read our story map

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