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Terrain Data

TerrainBREEZE data services has the terrain data that you need to get accurate results.

Terrain heights are often needed within transport and dispersion models to accurately estimate ground-level concentrations of pollutants. Terrain data is available in a wide range of formats from a large number of vendors. 

Why waste time shifting through numerous sites trying to convert data to a model-ready format?

BREEZE staff can process the terrain data you need for your modeling. The visualization tools in BREEZE help to quality control model object placement in relation to terrain heights. Used in conjunction with BREEZE software, it's never been so easy to add terrain to your model.

Terrain data is available in Digital Elevation Model (DEM) format. There are three types of files:

  • 1 Degree DEMs
  • 7.5 Minute DEMs
  • Custom DEMs

Within the United States, many regulatory agencies require fine grid modeling using receptor spacing of less than 50 meters. With BREEZE terrain data (acquired from the U.S. Geological Survey), results are accurate. This data is ready for importation into any modeling scenario.

BREEZE provides 7.5 minute DEM tiles for the United States. Each tile covers an area that is 7.5 minutes of latitude by 7.5 minutes of longitude (approximately 10 miles x 10 miles). Coordinates are in Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) format and the resolution is 30 meters. Not only can this data be used as input for dispersion models, it can also be used in graphics programs to help visualize the landscape.

The 7.5 Minute DEM is a widely supported format produced by the United States Geophysical Survey (USGS).

To order 7.5 minute DEM tiles from BREEZE, send an email to worldgeodata@trinityconsultants.com.