AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The AHN DEM is a 0.5m Digital Elevation Model covering the Netherlands.
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It was generated from LIDAR data collected between 2007 and 2012 and includes both ground and above-ground features.
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The dataset is available as Open Data under the terms of the CC-0 license, allowing free use without restrictions.
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Earth Engine is a platform for analyzing and visualizing this type of geospatial dataset, available for research, education, and nonprofit use.

- Dataset Availability
- 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z–2012-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Provider
- AHN
- Tags
Description
The AHN DEM is a 0.5m DEM covering the Netherlands. It was generated from LIDAR data taken in the spring between 2007 and 2012.
This version contains both ground level samples and items above ground level (such as buildings, bridges, trees etc). The point cloud was converted to a 0.5m grid using a squared inverse distance weighting method.
Bands
Pixel Size
0.5 meters
Bands
Name | Units | Pixel Size | Description |
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elevation |
m | meters | Elevation |
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
The datasets of the AHN are available as Open Data. This means that the data can be used by anyone for free and without restrictions. For more information visit the Open Data page. Downloads are available under the terms of the CC-0 license.
Explore with Earth Engine
Code Editor (JavaScript)
var dataset = ee.Image('AHN/AHN2_05M_RUW'); var elevation = dataset.select('elevation'); var elevationVis = { min: -5.0, max: 30.0, }; Map.setCenter(5.76583, 51.855276, 16); Map.addLayer(elevation, elevationVis, 'Elevation');