Equator Launches the London, Ontario LiDAR data set

Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform.

Last Updated: November 25, 2021

London LiDAR

Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the London, Ontario LiDAR dataset in Equator. The London LiDAR data set covers approximately 42,000 ha and was collected in 2018. This high-resolution elevation data, provided through Equator, provides significant capabilities for city builders, such as civil engineers, architects and construction professionals.

The London LiDAR data set has been launched in entwine format on the Equator platform, allowing LiDAR point cloud data to be streamed to the user online in real-time. This is consistent with Equator’s mission to improve access to and usability of high-resolution elevation data.

ABOUT THE LONDON, ONTARIO LIDAR DATA SET

The London LiDAR data set is published by the Land Information Ontario under the Open Government Licence – Ontario and is available in the Ontario GeoHub. The estimated accuracy of the LiDAR is 6.9cm vertical and 18.3cm horizontal.

The London LiDAR data set can also be accessed using the Equator platform. Equator enables users to view the LiDAR point cloud online, take measurements and cross sections, and design directly with the data online. Equator can also be used to generate smooth contours, digital elevation models (DEMs), Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), 3D printable meshes (STLs), and point file exports (LAZ).

ABOUT EQUATOR

Equator is mapping and design software with thousands of built-in data sets.  Equator is used by civil engineers, architects, and construction professionals around the world to find, build, and share maps and designs instantly.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE LONDON, ONTARIO LIDAR DATA SET, PLEASE CONTACT:

Land Information Ontario:
lio@ontario.ca

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT EQUATOR, PLEASE CONTACT:

Rebecca Swabey
Chief Executive Officer
Equator
rebecca@equatorstudios.com