Airbus 3D World DSM | The next level of digital surface models
Precise, intuitive and reliable altimetric surface models for informed decision-making
What is Airbus 3D World DSM?
Digital Surface Models (DSM) are 3D depictions of the Earth’s surface that capture terrain and above-ground features, such as buildings and vegetation. DSM contains altimetric information, providing key information on the altitude and slopes of any natural or man-made feature. Leveraging Airbus’ satellite constellation, we deliver high-quality DSM coverage at various resolutions to enable fast, scalable insights and reliable surface awareness without the need for on-the-ground data collection. Airbus 3D World DSM offers our customers a choice of products to match their specific needs:
- DSM 5 (formerly WorldDEM Neo DSM): a global, off-the-shelf DSM at 5m resolution, for medium and large-scale projects, such as environmental risk assessment, insurance, or engineering.
- DSM 1 (formerly Elevation 1 DSM): on-demand, archive or tasked DSM at 1m resolution, the perfect solution for cartography, urban planning and more.
- DSM 0.5 (formerly Elevation 0.5 DSM): on-demand, archive or tasked DSM at 0.5m resolution. Based on multi-stereo Pléiades Neo data, DSM 0.5’s high precision offers a key advantage for defence ISR and construction needs.
DSM 0.5 - Naples, Italy
Airbus 3D World - Select your next level of Digital Surface Model
DSM 5 - South Italy
DSM 1 - Istanbul, Turkey
DSM 0.5 - Naples, Italy
Do you have specific needs that do not match what you see here?
Our On-DEMand service provides tailored formats and customisation to provide you with the DSM that fits all your requirements.
Key features
- Accuracy: down to 1.5 m absolute vertical accuracy* with Ground Control Points (GCP)**
- Resolution: 3 levels of resolutions from 5 m to 50 cm, to match your needs
- Accessibility: easy access and ordering via our OneAtlas portal
- Availability: off-the-shelf and on-demand: produced from recent archives, or with fresh tasking upon request**
- Compatibility: interoperability with GIS tools
At Airbus, we use our own satellite imagery, including Pléiades Neo, to compute our DSM products. For over 40 years, we have focused on ensuring a high level of quality and accuracy, providing customers with reliable surface data for even the largest projects.
*valid for slopes ≤20%
** for DSM 1 and DSM 0.5
Your advantages with Airbus 3D World DSM
Worldwide coverage
Globally off-the-shelf and on-demand availabilities within various resolutions
Very high precision
high detailed surface information combined with the most accurate geolocation on global scale
Stereo imaging excellence
Use our flexible satellite tasking capabilities based on your needs
Versatility across industries
Adapted to a wide variety of use cases, tailored to your project needs
Are you a GIS expert looking to compute your own DSM?
Task an Airbus satellite and acquire stereo and tri-stereo imagery for your own 3D production. Find out more on our OneTasking webpage.
Who Airbus 3D World DSM can support?
Airbus 3D World DSM supports decision-making in a variety of sectors
- Engineering and infrastructure: replicate the world in 3D to visualise building height, terrain variations, urban density and skyline.
- Telecommunication and location-based services: Identify line-of-sight and signal obstruction, ensure correct object and slope data for autonomous driving.
- OGME: Optimise placement, compare surface change over time and plan future work with the right information
- Environmental management and disaster response: estimate exposure to flooding or other natural or man-made disasters, taking into account vegetation and built structures. Compare changes in vegetation and landscape over time.
- Defence and security: enhance your situational awareness and ensure you have all information for mission planning such as viewshed and slope analysis.
