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Equator is not a San Antonio Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses Eq...

Google Earth Download Learn about the different versions of Google Earth, which one is right for you and how to download the correct version. Looking for Google Earth?Google Earth is available in three major versions: Google Earth for the Web Google...

User Guide / Viewing data in Equator Viewing data in EquatorThis section is being updated. Please check back soon for new content. You may reach out for support at any time using the in-app chat feature or by contacting [email protected]...

New Product ReleaseWebinar: Winning Engineering Proposals with Less Effort with Equator LDI0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecReserve Your Spot Loopio vs. Responsive: Proposal Software ComparisonDate Published: April 30, 2024Author: Rebecca Swabey, P.Eng.As an E...

User Guide / User interface  User interface In this tutorial, we will provide an overview of the Equator user interface. UI OverviewIn Equator there are 4 main areas of the UI: Navigation can be found on the left-hand side of the screen Your profile...

Equator is not a Kansas City Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses Eq...

Drainage Map MakerDownload digital elevation models (DEMs) and create drainage maps using the most accurate elevation data online using Equator. Start NowJoin other leading designers on Equator. What is Equator?Equator is an online map-making softwa...

AutoCAD vs Civil 3DWhich one is right for you? We have a lot of questions come through our help chat about AutoCAD or Civil 3D, which one is better and which one should I purchase? The answer to that is completely dependent on your intended use of th...

Hunting Map AppCreate hunting maps and figures in minutes using the best elevation data online, in the Equator platform. Share maps with others instantly. Start NowJoin other leading designers on Equator. What is Equator?Equator is an online map-ma...

NOAA LiDAR MapsCreate maps and figures in minutes using the best elevation data online, in the Equator platform. Share maps with others instantly. Start NowJoin other leading designers on Equator. What is Equator?Equator is an online map-making so...

What is a LiDAR Point Cloud?At this point we have all heard about LiDAR and point clouds, especially with it recently being introduced in vehicles and the latest iPhones. But what exactly is a point cloud? This article outlines what a point cloud is,...

How Clint Speeds Up Drainage Assessments and Real Estate Decisions with Better Topo DataAbout Clint Karsetter: Principal, Owner Company: CK Civil Engineering LLC Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Meet Clint, Owner and Chief Engineer of CK Civil Engine...

User Guide / Sharing Maps Sharing Maps in EquatorIn this Tutorial We will walk you through sharing Equator maps with others. First, click the Share button at the top right of the screen. Sharing a project via emailIn the sharing menu, you will see yo...

Extract 3D Buildings from LiDAR Data in ArcGIS ProThis Equator and ArcGIS Pro Tutorial guides you through how to create realistic 3D buildings using a LiDAR point cloud, or LAS fileThere are 8 steps in this tutorial, beginning with sourcing a LiDAR p...

Before you can create a hillshade, you will need data. We begin with uploading our DEM (Digital Elevation Model) from the Equator Site Builder. We use Equator’s Site Builder as it provides us with a plethora of high-resolution elevation data, with ad...

Before we can create contours, we need data! We begin by uploading our DEM (Digital Elevation Model) from the Equator Site Builder. We use Equator’s Site Builder as it provides us with a plethora of high-resolution elevation data, with advanced featu...

How New Technology Can Help Solve the Housing CrisisThe issue Ontario’s housing market continues to make headline news year after year. From 44% increases in prices over the last five years to lack of available land and everything between, Ontarians ...

Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Salt Lake City LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Salt Lake City LiDAR data set covers approximately 28,000 ha and was collected in 2007. This high-resolution elevation data, provided through Equator, provi...

Our planet is a fascinating place—full of peaks, valleys, natural habitats, and man-made features. When navigating Earth’s diverse terrain, topographic maps and their data provides a plethora of information....

Equator is not a Huntly Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses Equator...

Equator is not a Houston Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses Equato...

Equator is not a Jacksonville Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses E...

Equator is not a Denver Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses Equato...

BC Municipal Infrastructure Open Data Master List This article contains a list of municipal open data portals in British Columbia, Canada. Each of the open data portals has been reviewed for data sets related to municipal infrastructure, including dr...

Equator is not a San Diego Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses Equa...

When you receive LiDAR point clouds from a surveyor or if you download a file from government sources or sites such as Equator, they are usually downloaded as a .laz file. An LAZ file is a compressed version of a point cloud file. However, when impor...

Ah yes… Raster vs Vector? A question that has divided the GIS community for years, with one side proclaiming Raster as “the master” and the other insisting Vector as “more corrector”. Ultimately, the answer to this question may never be indefinite. D...

QA Plans for the Civil EngineerQuality Assurance Plans: What They Are and How to Write Them Written by: Lindsay Mooradian, P.Eng. | July 2024 Around the time of graduation from a professional engineering program, every civil engineer must take an oat...

View ParcelsView parcels in Equator. Start NowView parcels and more in EquatorParcels, LiDAR, DEMs, contours and more are available on Equator. Use our location page to find parcels and more at your desired location. Get Data NowCollaborate with your...

Kansas City Topographic MapThe most detailed topographic map of Kansas City. Locate, create and collaborate on high-resolution topographic maps using Equator. View MapTopographic Maps for ProfessionalsKansas City topographic maps are used by infrastr...

Equator is not an Abel Tasman Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses E...

User Guide / Using Icons in Equator Using Icons in EquatorIn this tutorial, we will walk you through the following steps: Inserting icons Changing the appearance of icons Deleting icons Guide Inserting iconsClick the icons tool on the sidebar. This...

Before we can extract any surface flow directions, we will need to upload our DEM (Digital Elevation Model) from the Equator Site Builder. We use Equator’s Site Builder as it provides us with a plethora of high-resolution elevation data, with advance...

Equator is not a Marsden Point Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys. Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base plan Who Uses ...

Equator is not a Columbia Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys in Columbia, SC.  Open MapStep 1Search for you location Step 2Identify your project limits Step 3Download your topographic base pl...

Online Contour Map CreatorCreate contour maps and figures in minutes using the best elevation data online, in the Equator platform. Share contour maps with others instantly. Start NowJoin other leading designers on Equator. What is Equator?Equato...

Tutorial: Export Data from Garmin Connect and Import it into EquatorIn this tutorial, you will learn how to create a custom map to showcase a special hike, run or rideHave you ever participated in a race that left an unforgettable impression on you o...

Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Hamilton LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Hamilton, New Zealand LiDAR data set covers approximately 39,470ha and was collected in 2019. This high-resolution elevation data, provided through Equator, provi...

How to Delineate All Watersheds in QGIS Delineating a single watershed is a common task, but what if you need a complete watershed inventory for an entire region or river network? Performing a watershed analysis in QGIS allows you to systematically m...

Golf Map AppCreate golf maps and figures in minutes using the best elevation data online, in the Equator platform. Share maps with others instantly. Start NowJoin other leading designers on Equator. What is Equator?Equator is an online map-making s...

The Ontario Digital Terrain model represents a gridded raster product (bare-earth terrain) originating from a classified Lidar point cloud. Often referred to as OMAFRA Lidar (or DTM), this Lidar data is hydro-flattened using water body breaklines. Hy...

What is the difference between TIN vs STL? In this short article you will learn about the differences between TIN vs STL files. What is a TIN File?Triangular irregular networks (TIN) are a popular form of digital geographic data that have been used f...