Why is metadata important for elevation data? How can you access and download publicly available elevation data?

A notably enhanced global elevation model named the GMTED2010 that replaces GTOPO30 as the elevation dataset of choice for global and continental scale ... Digital elevation data are available as digitized points or contour lines, triangulated irregular networks (TIN), and as gridded surfaces or images. Here you can find guides to provide step through workflows on how you can derive useful information from LiDAR and Elevation data. A new 30-arc second resolution global topography/bathymetry grid (SRTM30_PLUS) has been developed from a wide variety of data sources. The USGS has placed 3DEP within the National Geospatial Program to respond to growing needs for high-quality topographic data and for a wide range of other ... 2006 Five Meter Resolution Digital Elevation Model Footprint (polygon) Downloadable Data! Add to cart Hillshade_5M_2006 2006 Five Meter Resolution Hillshade ... The Ministry of Natural Resources' Ontario Elevation Mapping Program (OEMP) collects airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) data across Ontario. Elevation data for the entire state of Maryland is now available for download. Learn more about available LiDAR collections, download formats, typical LiDAR ... New York State Elevation Program works closely with other state and federal agencies to plan, collect, and distribute LIDAR Data. As part of New Jersey's statewide GIS coordination program, LiDAR data collections and derived elevation products are available for download.