Satellite Elevation Data

Map and monitor topography with comprehensive elevation data options

Our comprehensive knowledge provides you with the best satellite elevation data and processing options for topographic mapping, surveying and monitoring of your projects and operations. We create and supply digital elevation models (DEMs) at a range of resolutions from a variety of sources.

Our DEMs are delivered via SatExplorer, your one-stop platform for analyzing Viridien’s satellite mapping data hand-in-hand with support from domain experts.

Custom Elevation Data

Off-the-Shelf Elevation Data

Our unbiased knowledge connects you with the best off-the-shelf elevation data options. As an independent supplier for satellite operators around the globe, we provide comprehensive and impartial advice, every time.

Airborne LiDAR - Glasgow, Scotland - ©Precision Terrain Surveys

NextMap - Colorado, USA - ©Intermap

SPOT-5 - Irbil, Kurdistan, Iraq - ©CNES

SPOT-6/7 - Provence, France - ©CNES

SRTM DEM - Spilk, Kurdistan, Iraq

TerraSAR-X - Barcelona, Spain - ©DLR e.V. and ©Airbus DS / Infoterra GmbH

WorldDEM - Wagga Wagga, Australia - ©DLR e.V. and ©Airbus DS / Infoterra GmbH

ZiYuan-3 - Shenyang, China - includes material ©SASMAC

ASTER GDEM - Spilk, Kurdistan, Iraq - ©ASTER GDEM is a product of METI & NASA

ALOS World 3D (AW3D) - Kyushu, Japan - ©RESTEC, RESTEC/Included ©JAXA

Cartosat-1 - Gloucestershire, UK - ©Antrix/Euromap

Digital Elevation Model Specifications

Source	Year(s)	Resolution	Horizontal Accuracy	Vertical Accuracy
SuperView DEM	2016–present	1 m	1–5 m	0.3–1.0 m (control needed)
AW3D (ALOS PRISM)	2006–2011	5 m/10 m	5–7 m	5–7 m
AW3D (ALOS PRISM) 30 m Global	2006–2011	30 m/2.5 m	5 m	5–7 m
SPOT 6/7 DEM	2012–present	8 m	15 m	3–10 m
TerraSAR-X DEM	2007–present	10 m	5–10 m	5–10 m
WorldDEM	2010–2014	12 m	10 m	2–10 m
SPOT HRS DEM	2002–2015	20 m	15 m	5–20 m
ASTER GDEM	2000–2013	25 m	30 m	15–30 m
SRTM	February 2000	30 m/90 m	30 m	5–15 m
MDA Standard DSM / High Accuracy DSM	2008–present	10 m/6 m	10 m/6 m	10 m/8 m
NEXTMap 5 m	–	5 m	1 m	3 m

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Source	Year(s)	Resolution	Horizontal Accuracy	Vertical Accuracy
WorldView (1-4) DEM	2007–present	1 m	1–5 m	0.15–1.0 m (control needed)
GeoEye-1 DEM	2008–present	1 m	1–5 m	0.15–1.0 m (control needed)
Kompsat-3 DEM	2012–present	1 m	1–5 m	0.5–1.0 m (control needed)
Kompsat-3A DEM	2015–present	1 m	1–5 m	0.4–1.0 m (control needed)
Pleiades DEM	2011–present	1 m	1–5 m	0.5–1.0 m (control needed)
WV Advanced Elevation Series	2007–present	8 m/4 m/2 m	5 m/2 m/1 m	5 m/2 m/1 m

Satellite Elevation Data

Map and monitor topography with comprehensive elevation data options

Custom Elevation Data

Digital Elevation Model Specifications

Off-the-Shelf Elevation Data

Digital Elevation Model Specifications

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