Advanced Algorithms and LAND INFO Worldwide Mapping are launching a nationwide platform built for people who need convenient access to elevation data. Stream DSM, DTM, and nDSM across the Continental United States at 1m resolution — in the browser, through a WCS endpoint, or as Cloud Optimized GeoTIFFs — and run elevation profiles, line-of-sight, point measurements, and cut/fill volumetrics in seconds. Two years of development and over 1 million km² processed, now available on demand.
Advanced Algorithms, LLC is partnering with LAND INFO Worldwide Mapping, LLC to bring a best-in-class elevation platform to key stakeholders. For over 30 years, LAND INFO has been at the forefront of elevation mapping, employing a multi-source approach leveraging aerial and satellite platforms with both commercial and public-domain options. Founded in 2022, Advanced Algorithms has been at the forefront of advanced, cloud-optimized geospatial processing technologies; and was founded on a vision of making LiDAR and elevation data more accessible to stakeholders.
This platform comes after 2 years of development in efficiently and accurately processing LiDAR data at scale, and after over 1 million km² processed. Users can quickly and efficiently stream elevation models over the Continental United States, including: Digital Surface Models (DSM), Digital Terrain Models (DTM), and Normalized Surface Models (nDSM).
Streaming options include: in browser via a fast, on-demand tile server, in their favorite mapping software via a WCS endpoint, and via Cloud Optimized GeoTIFFs (COGs) for compatibility. The platform uses proprietary processing and edge streaming technology to deliver a performant user experience and allows for very quick computation over the elevation data.
At launch, users will be able to generate Elevation Profiles, do Line-of-Sight analysis from A to B, compute Point Measurements, and run Cut/Fill Volumetric Calculations. All of these compute within seconds and results are delivered to the browser. We will be adding more functionality based on user demand.
Our base product delivers 1m spatial resolution, with option to order data as fine as 30cm and finer if the source data allows. Our downloadable products offer a seamless grid over vast areas–taking from the freshest available data sources–and delivered in the coordinate system and geoid of your specification. We can also tie to control when your project demands a higher level of accuracy.
We will be offering an unlimited in-browser subscription at launch, allowing unlimited human viewing and processing via the web based viewer. We'll also be offering metered options for programmatic/desktop WCS server and API usage.
Elevation data provides a rich source for analysis crucial to applications such as telecommunications, utilities, land management, flood modeling, view-shed analysis, forestry, and beyond. Our surface models allow differentiation between ground and surface features, such as buildings, trees, and poles.
We are here to help you with your project and data needs, don't hesitate to reach out.
Kevin J Cotton, Ph.D.
