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Equator is not a Timaru Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys.
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Tutorial: Creating a 3D Mesh from a Contour Drawing in Bentley MicroStationIn this tutorial, learn how to create a 3D surface mesh in MicroStation from a topography or contour drawing file (.dwg file) exported from EquatorIf you already have a .dwg f...
How Te Miro uses Equator to create maps efficiently for water projects
Overview
Te Miro is a water resources engineering consultancy that was started by Mike Chapman. Prior to starting his own company, Mike had 20 years of experience in the water r...
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LIDAR
What is LiDAR: Getting Started Guide10 Minute Read
This article provides answers to commonly asked questions about LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging technology), and highlights examples of how it is used in various applications.
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How to Perform a Drone Land Survey?
A drone land survey involves using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone to collect data about the land surface for the purpose of creating maps and models. Here is a general outline of the steps involved in pe...
LiDAR (LAS/LAZ) to 3D printable STL modelWant to convert LiDAR point clouds (LAS & LAZ files) to 3D printable stereolithography STL models? Equator Studios can do that! Check out this tutorial for an in-depth step-by-step, or jump into Equator Studio...
The Difference Between GNSS and GPS
Most people are familiar Global Positioning System (GPS) as it has probably saved you from getting lost in an unfamiliar place on at least one occasion. GNSS, however, is a term heard much less frequently. It stand...
Texas Coastal LiDAR ProjectThis page includes a summary of the Texas Coastal LiDAR project, completed for the Texas Water Development Board. You can read more about the data, or access it right away by clicking on the link below.
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West Texas LiDAR ProjectThe West Texas LiDAR project was completed for the USGS in 2019. The data can be accessed in Equator by clicking below.
Access USGS DataThe West Texas LiDAR Project The West Texas LiDAR project was completed between February ...
Equator is not an Arkansas 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
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Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Sylvan Lake LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Sylvan Lake LiDAR data set covers approximately 14,000 ha and was collected in 2009. This high-resolution elevation data, provided through Equator, provides si...
How to Create a Surface in Autodesk Civil 3D from a LiDAR Point Cloud
In this article you will learn how to create a 3D surface in Autodesk Civil 3D.
To follow along you will need to use: Equator, Autodesk ReCap Pro and Autodesk Civil 3D.
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Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Washington DC LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Washington DC LiDAR data set covers approximately 17,700 ha and was collected in 2012. This high-resolution elevation data, provided through Equator, provide...
Equator is not an Indiana 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
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Addressing Equator LDI Data Privacy Standards
Equator LDI: Your Data, Your Privacy, Our PriorityThis article reveals how the data of Equator LDI users is stored, and the security measures currently in place to protect it.Keeping Your Data YoursAt Equ...
What is Vegetated Vertical Accuracy (VVA)?
Vegetated Vertical Accuracy (VVA) is a measure of the accuracy of a digital elevation model (DEM) in areas where the land surface is covered by vegetation, such as forests or grasslands. It is expressed as t...
Interactive Elevation MapCreate interactive maps and figures in minutes using the best elevation data online, in the Equator platform. Share maps with others instantly.
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Equator is not a Hawarden Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys.
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Step 3Download your topographic base plan
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Equator Launches 3DEP High-Resolution USGS Topographic MapsEquator provides unprecedented access to inches of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform.
Last Updated: November 7, 2021
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How to Identify High Flood Risk Buildings in QGIS
Are you a civil engineer, planner, or GIS professional needing to quickly identify buildings at high flood risk? In this step by step QGIS tutorial, you’ll learn how to conduct a flood risk analysis u...
Topeka Topographic MapThe most detailed topographic map of Topeka.
Locate, create and collaborate on high-resolution topographic maps using Equator.
Open MapTopographic Maps for ProfessionalsTopeka topographic maps, accessible in Equator, is used by ...
How to convert LAZ to STL in Equator
Use Equator to turn your LAZ file into an STL file in only a few short steps.
Open Equator HereStep 1: Drag and Drop a LAZ file into Equator
First, visit Equator at maps.equatorstudios.com. Then drag and drop you...
Virtual SurveyorThe world’s leading virtual survey tool
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No need to leave your computer to get the survey data you need for your project…Trillion of Survey PointsYou don’t need to go out in the...
Tutorial: Using Equator and ArcGIS Pro to Detect Objects Using Deep LearningIn this tutorial, you will learn how to use Equator to source an orthoimage, then use ArcGIS Pro and the tools in the Image Analyst Extension to detect and identify objects t...
User Guide / How to create a Civil 3D surface from a contour shapefile?
How to create a Civil 3D surface from a contour shapefile?This tutorial will show you one of the fastest and easiest ways to create a surface in Civil 3D from GIS data, specifica...
Equator is not a Des Moines Land SurveyorEquator autogenerates base plans from built-in, high-resolution airborne surveys in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Texas Hurricane Harvey LiDAR ProjectThis page includes a summary of the Texas Hurricane Harvey LiDAR Acquisition project, completed for USGS. To view or download LiDAR data in Equator now, click the link below.
Access USGS DataThe Texas Hurricane LiD...
Get Topography for Revit with EquatorCreate a 2D contours or 3D terrain in AutoDesk Revit Software using high resolution elevation data from Equator. Download in your preferred file type – CAD drawing files or point clouds.
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Get Topography for Civil 3D with EquatorCreate a 2D contours or 3D terrain in AutoDesk Civil 3D Software using high resolution elevation data from Equator. Download in your preferred file type – point clouds, shapefiles, or CAD drawing files.
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Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Palmerston North LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Palmerston North LiDAR data set covers approximately 39,470ha and was collected in 2018. This high-resolution elevation data, provided through Equator, pr...
Get Topography for Manifold GIS with EquatorCreate a 2D contours or 3D terrain in Manifold GIS Software using high resolution elevation data from Equator. Download in your preferred file type – point clouds, shapefiles, AutoCAD drawing files, or digi...
User Guide / LiDAR vs DEM vs Contours?
LiDAR vs DEM vs Contours?Avoid throwing away data and start building smarter surfacesThis article explains the difference between various formats for storing elevation data and how to leverage this information t...
Detroit Topographic MapThe most detailed topographic map of Detroit.
Locate, create and collaborate on high-resolution topographic maps using Equator.
Open MapTopographic Maps for ProfessionalsDetroit topographic maps, accessible in Equator, is used ...
Hiking Map MakerCreate hiking maps and figures in minutes using the best elevation data online, in the Equator platform. Share maps with others instantly.
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What is Equator?Equator is an online map-m...
Texas Central LiDAR ProjectThe Texas Central LiDAR Project covers San Antonio and La Grange. Data is provided and managed by the USGS. Texas LiDAR data can be accessed on-demand in Equator.
Access USGS DataThe Texas Central LiDAR Project The Texas ...
How to Make a Slope Map in QGIS in 3 Minutes
Slope is a fundamental calculation of a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and one of the most important layers for any site assessment. Whether you’re evaluating development suitability, planning drainage and ...
Equator ExamplesYou can access lots of data in Equator, make a variety of maps and gather valuable insights. Below we will highlight some of the features you can expect to find inside Equator.
Try Equator for FreeOpen EquatorView Point CloudsThere ar...
User Guide / Using Cross Sections in Equator
Using Cross Sections in EquatorIn this tutorial, we will walk you through the following steps:
Drawing a cross section
Formatting a cross section
Previewing a cross section
Exporting a cross section
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The next generation of GIS tools: Create professional maps in minutes. Introduction
GIS software is complicated.
That’s no secret. If it weren’t, you wouldn’t require years of specialized training in this hybrid Computer Science-Geography-Design fie...
Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Surrey LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Surrey LiDAR data set covers approximately 2,400 ha and was collected in 2016. This high-resolution elevation data, provided through Equator, provides significant c...
Montreal LiDARView, export, convert and share Montreal LiDAR using Equator in minutes.
View MapEquator makes Montreal LiDAR more accessible than ever beforeFind out why professionals are turning to Equator to unlock the best data and insights. Equato...