AW3D Standard

AW3D Standard is a high-resolution global 3D Digital Elevation Model, derived from optical satellite data. Using a vast archive of satellite imagery and advanced processing technologies, the product was the world’s first pre-produced global 3D Digital Elevation Model; and remains a cost-effective and reliable geospatial dataset trusted worldwide. Suitable for diverse applications including construction, urban planning, disaster management, environmental simulation and exploration, it provides off-the-shelf Digital Surface Models (DSM) and Digital Terrain Models (DTM) at both 2.5 meter and 5 meter resolutions.

Global DSM and DTM coverage at 5 m and 2.5 m native resolution

Accurate data for even the most remote regions

Delivered in standard GIS formats with ortho and contour options

Bundled DSM + DTM packages available

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AW3D Standard Specs

Product type

Digital Elevation Model (DEM):
Digital Surface Model (DSM)
Digital Terrain Model (DTM)

Spatial resolution

2.5 m, 5 m

Coverage

Global, off-the-shelf

Satellite data

ALOS-PRISM tri-stereo sensor by The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Accuracy

Without ground control points (GCPs):
Absolute: 7 m LE90 / 7 m CE90

Minimum AOI

DSM: 100+ km²
DTM: 400+ km²
Min-width: ≥ 2 km

Options

DSM + DTM
Ortho-image (30 - 50 cm, 2.5 m)
Contour lines

Minimum AOI

DSM: 100+ km²
DTM: 400+ km²

Format

2.5 m: GeoTIFF, 32-bit float
5 m: 16-bit signed int

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