3 Benefits of Creating a Digital Terrain Model Using Lidar

Better Understanding of Environments

When you use lidar to create your DTM, you create a digital representation of your study area. This digital representation can be used to create a digital terrain data model or digital surface model (DSM). The DSM allows you to visualize your environment in 3D geometry. You can use this 3D model to visualize your study area in real time or in post processing.

2 Speed Operations

When you create a DTM using lidar data, you speed up operations in the field and further processing. Lidar Scanners capture millions of points in all directions within minutes and have a range of up to 130m. This translates to larger area coverage, getting more done, with little to no rework on site.

3D Model Creation

If you are collecting lidar data to create a DTM, you will likely have a high-density lidar dataset. A high-density lidar dataset is created with a high number of point clouds. This high number of point clouds creates a high resolution lidar dataset that can be used to create a 3D model of the terrain. When you create a 3D model of the terrain, you are able to view your study area in new ways.