Elevation Data Preparation

This training package is a set of video tutorials that cover the processes to develop elevation data for the GDS and QGIS.

Elevation data prep topics include:

• Research elevation sources
• Download elevation data
• Reproject elevation files
• Convert units
• LiDAR elevation resources and data prep

File types that can be used for FLO-2D:

• ascii xyz *.txt, *.pts
• Ascii Grid *.asc
• Geotif *.tif
• Digital elevation model *.dem
• LiDAR data files *.LAS, *.LAZ

Elevation correction and modification topics include:

• Modifying grid elevation via a TIN
• Modifying elevation with a clipped raster
• Elevation point and polygon use
• QGIS elevation modification tools

The training package contains:

• Elevation data for practicing
• Video tutorials elevation data and resources
• Aster earth data instructions
• Point from AutoCAD surface instructions
• QGIS elevation data modification tools video
• LiDAR training package

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A certificate of 4 training hours is available upon completion of this training package.