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View and download New York LiDAR data in minutes using Equator, clipped to your project site

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Below is the most comprehensive list of LiDAR data available online for New York. Select the data set you need, open it online in Equator, view the point cloud in vivid 3D, and take measurements instantly.

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Start your design or assessment on day one, using the most accurate LiDAR data available online for New York - to impress your client and get more done. Online LiDAR data is more accurate than ever before and Equator users are saving time and expense.

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Download centimeter accurate New York LiDAR elevation data now, and cut thousands in survey costs from your proposal, to beat the competition on price.

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Create stunning visuals using New York LiDAR point clouds, contours, or hillshades and really show off how much you know about the site, without wasting billable time - anyone can do it!

Accuracy and Product Information

LiDAR Accuracy
5 to 30 cm
LiDAR Products
Contours, DEMs, Point Clouds
LiDAR Export File Types
DWG, LAZ, SHP
Sources
USGS, FEMA

Preview of Data Products in New York

Preview Image of Export Type contours_dwg

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Contours
Sources: LiDAR, DSM | SHP, DWG
Preview Image of Export Type entwine_lazy

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Point Cloud
Sources: LiDAR, DSM | LAZ
Preview Image of Export Type mesh

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3D Surface
Sources: LiDAR, DSM
Preview Image of Export Type DEM

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Digital Elevation Model
Sources: LiDAR, DSM | GeoTiff
Preview Image of Export Type DSM

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Digital Surface Model
Sources: LiDAR, DSM | GeoTiff
Preview Image of Export Type hillshade

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Surface Hillshade
Sources: LiDAR, DSM | GeoTiff
Preview Image of Export Type STL

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Printable Mesh
Sources: LiDAR, DSM | STL
Preview Image of Export Type heightmap

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Heightmap
Sources: LiDAR, DSM | PNG, RAW

FAQ

What is LiDAR?

What is LiDAR? LiDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging, which uses laser pulses to measure distances. LiDAR is a type of laser scanning technology used for many different applications, from self-driving cars to scanning the surface of an object. Equator makes it easy to access airborne LiDAR survey data, typically used by engineers, architects, and other infrastructure professionals.

LiDAR point clouds are typically viewed using modern GIS or CAD software. Equator helps LiDAR users find and view LiDAR data online without any special setup or training. Read more about Equator’s LiDAR Viewer, or check out our gallery of beautiful LiDAR point cloud data examples.

In the LiDAR coverage map, the attribute “QL” refers to LiDAR Quality Levels.

You can make and download New York Topographic Maps in minutes with Equator.

The topography of any area can tell you a lot about it. The elevation contours of New York State show the elevations and depressions of the land surface in contour lines, which makes it easy to see changes in elevation. This information can be used for various applications, including land management and real estate development. All of this data and more is available using the Equator mapping software.

Easily create New York State DEM files from the highest quality LiDAR data available. Using Equator, you can get DEMs from New York State.

Professionals and researchers are using the LiDAR data from Columbia County, NY for their projects. They're finding this data through the Equator mapping platform. Equator ensures that they have the highest quality LiDAR point clouds.

A new set of lidar data for New York City is now available online. This data, collected in late 2016 and early 2017, covers all five boroughs of the city and includes building heights, rooftop features, and other information. Get access to this data through Equator.

New York LiDAR data has been collected for nearly 80% of the state. This data comes in accuracy up to 5cm in vertical accuracy. To access this LiDAR data use Equator. Through Equator this data can be processed into contours, DEMs or a variety of other formats for your projects.

There is New York elevation data available across the majority of the state. To access this data in LiDAR, contours, DEMs and more, visit Equator mapping platform. Get elevation data for the exact area you need.

To download New York LiDAR data, go to Equator and select the area you would like data, then click the data product you want and click Generate.

There is New York GIS data available through the government data portal. If you need access to this data, use Equator to get LiDAR point clouds, contours, DEMs and more straight to your email.

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