What is OpenTopography?
OpenTopography provides access to high-resolution topography data, especially lidar, plus global elevation models, with a map-based search and online processing tools.
Free Open data
OpenTopography
High-resolution lidar and elevation data, searchable on a map
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Optional
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Lidar datasets on a map
- Global elevation models
- Online processing
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- Lidar surveys and global DEMs
- Made by
- San Diego Supercomputer Center and partners (university / research)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Free to view, account for extras
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using OpenTopography
- Search the map for lidar coverage before buying data.
Who it is for
OpenTopography is especially useful for researchers & analysts.
Questions about OpenTopography
Is OpenTopography free?
Yes. OpenTopography is free to use.
Do I need an account to use OpenTopography?
No account is needed to view the map. Signing in unlocks extra features such as saving, alerts or more detail.
How often is OpenTopography updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does OpenTopography get its data?
Lidar surveys and global DEMs.
Can I use OpenTopography on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to OpenTopography?
Similar maps include Global Volcanism Program, Macrostrat, Ancient Earth Globe and OpenTopoMap. See the full list of OpenTopography alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about OpenTopography. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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