DIGITAL TERRAIN MODEL

DTM Software for Bare-Earth Terrain

STREAM builds a clean bare-earth Digital Terrain Model from ground-classified points, or opens one from GeoTIFF, and turns it into the base for volumes, cross-sections, contours and analysis.

What is a DTM (Digital Terrain Model)?

A Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is the bare-earth surface with buildings and vegetation removed. It is the reference most engineering work needs — earthworks, drainage, contours and grading are all built on the terrain, not the objects on it.

STREAM derives a DTM from ground points and computes on it directly.

DTM Software in STREAM

Bare-earth from points

Build a clean DTM from ground-classified points of a LAS/LAZ cloud, automatically on import.

Earthwork on the terrain

Cut/fill, cross-section cubature and stockpiles run on the bare-earth surface for correct engineering quantities.

Contours & drainage

Generate contours and run hydrology on the DTM to model the real ground shape and flow.

Open GeoTIFF DTMs

Already have a DTM? Open it directly from GeoTIFF and start measuring.

Supported formats

GeoTIFF
DTM elevation raster
LAS / LAZ
Ground points STREAM turns into a DTM

Frequently asked questions

How does STREAM create a DTM?

STREAM builds a clean bare-earth DTM from ground-classified points of a LAS/LAZ cloud on import, or opens an existing DTM from GeoTIFF.

Why use a DTM instead of a DSM for earthworks?

Earthwork quantities should be measured on the bare-earth terrain, not on buildings or vegetation, so a DTM gives correct cut/fill and grading results.

Can I generate contours from a DTM?

Yes. STREAM generates contours at any interval directly from the DTM and exports them as editable DXF vectors.

Try DTM in STREAM

Free beta for Windows x64. Works fully offline with GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ and DXF.

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