Methods For Obtaining Elevation Data Used To Create DEMs
- LIDAR
- Stereo photogrammetry from aerial surveys
- Block adjustment from optical satellite imagery
- Interferometry from radar data
- Real Time Kinematic GPS
- Topographic maps
- Theodolite or total station
- Doppler radar
- Focus variation
- Inertial surveys
- Surveying and mapping drones
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