MEASUREMENT

Terrain Measurement Tools

STREAM turns your terrain into a precise measuring surface. Read real-world distance, area and elevation, and compute volumes, straight on the DEM with instant results — no export, no round trip.

Measuring on the terrain

Because the DEM is georeferenced, every measurement STREAM makes is in real-world units and follows the actual ground surface, not a flat screen projection.

That means a distance drapes over hills, an area follows the terrain, and an elevation difference reflects the true height change.

Measurement Software in STREAM

Distance

Measure real-world distance between two or more points, following the terrain surface.

Area

Measure the surface area of closed regions, with the result shown instantly on screen.

Elevation & height difference

Read the elevation at any point and the height difference between any two points instantly.

Volume

Go beyond simple measures with cut/fill and stockpile volumes computed on the same surface.

Frequently asked questions

Are measurements in real-world units?

Yes. Because the DEM is georeferenced, distance, area and elevation are measured in real-world units and follow the actual terrain.

Do results appear instantly?

Yes. STREAM shows measurement results on screen as you draw, with no export step.

Can I switch between metric and imperial?

Yes. STREAM supports metric and imperial units with one-click switching.

Try Measurement in STREAM

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

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