Datasets listed below are hosted by OpenTopography and are available in point cloud format for download and processing (e.g., creating custom DEMs). In some cases derived data products such as raster and Google Earth Image overlays are also available. Click the button to the right of the dataset name to access the available data products.
Datasets listed below are currently available via the USGS 3D Elevation Program. OpenTopography federates access to these data and applies our value-added tools for data discovery, access, processing, and visualization.
Note: Due to present funding limitations, access to USGS 3DEP data via OpenTopography is only available to our academic research and education community. More information here. These data are open and freely accessible directly from the USGS via a variety of services.
Datasets listed below are currently available via the NOAA Coastal Lidar program. OpenTopography federates access to these data and applies our value-added tools for data discovery, access, processing, and visualization.
Note: Due to present funding limitations, access to NOAA Coastal Lidar data via OpenTopography is only available to our academic research and education community. More information here. These data are open and freely accessible directly from NOAA.
Datasets listed below were uploaded to the OpenTopography Community Dataspace by users. These small to moderate sized dataset are archived by OpenTopography so they can be reused and cited (via Digital Object Identifier). Community contributed datasets can be found via the OpenTopography Find Data Map so they are discoverable and downloadable alongside data hosted by OpenTopography.
For an overview of the data space process see this tutorial. A template of metadata to be included with your data submission can be downloaded here. Apply to become an OpenTopography data contributor here.
Datasets listed below are hosted by OpenTopography and are available in point cloud format for download and processing (e.g., creating custom DEMs). In some cases derived data products such as raster and Google Earth Image overlays are also available. Click the button to the right of the dataset name to access the available data products.