For professionals and students working with LiDAR or Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), the dashboard eliminates the need for local high-performance computing. It allows you to:
The dashboard is specifically tailored for researchers, educators, GIS professionals, and hobbyists who require detailed terrain data for applications like geomorphology, hydrology, engineering, archaeology, and natural hazard assessment. myopentopo dashboard
For frequent users, the "My Maps" section of the dashboard is a vital organizational tool. It archives previously generated maps, allowing users to: For professionals and students working with LiDAR or
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | Web-based, no installation required | | Browser compatibility | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (latest versions) | | Map projection | Default: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857); Output: user-selectable (e.g., EPSG:4326, 26910, etc.) | | Max AOI size | Varies by dataset; typically 100 km² for high-res lidar; larger for coarser DEMs | | Max output file size | 2–5 GB per job (extendable via request) | | Processing backend | High-performance computing cluster at San Diego Supercomputer Center | | API access | Yes – RESTful API available for programmatic access (bypasses dashboard for scripts) | It archives previously generated maps, allowing users to: