The Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data
2010 (GMTED2010) dataset contains elevation data for the globe
collected from various sources. The version of the dataset available
here is Breakline Emphasis, 7.5 arc-seconds resolution. Breakline
emphasis maintains the critical topographic features (streams or
ridges) within the landscape by maintaining any minimum elevation
or maximum elevation value on a breakline that passes within the
specified analysis window. More details are available in the dataset
report.
The primary source dataset for GMTED2010 is NGA''s SRTM Digital
Terrain Elevation Data (DTED®, https://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/srtm/)
(void-filled) 1-arc-second data. For the geographic areas outside
the SRTM coverage area and to fill in remaining holes in the SRTM
data, the following sources were used: non-SRTM DTED®, Canadian
Digital Elevation Data (CDED) at two resolutions, Satellite Pour
l''Observation de la Terre (SPOT 5) Reference3D, National Elevation
Dataset (NED) for the continental United States and Alaska, GEODATA
9 second digital elevation model (DEM) for Australia, an Antarctica
satellite radar and laser altimeter DEM, and a Greenland satellite
radar altimeter DEM.
This dataset replaces the GTOPO30 Elevation Model.
The Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data 2010 (GMTED2010) dataset contains elevation data for the globe collected from various sources. The version of the dataset available here is Breakline Emphasis, 7.5 arc-seconds resolution. Breakline emphasis maintains the critical topographic features (streams or ridges) within the landscape by maintaining any minimum elevation …
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It is a compilation of sources, including SRTM data, Canadian Digital Elevation Data, and others, replacing the GTOPO30 model. The dataset's `be75` band contains elevation values in meters, ranging from -457 to 8746. It is accessible through Google Earth Engine, using the snippet `ee.Image(\"USGS/GMTED2010\")`, and it is in the public domain.\n"],null,["# GMTED2010: Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data 2010, Breakline Emphasis [deprecated]\n\n**Caution:** This dataset has been superseded by [USGS/GMTED2010_FULL](/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/USGS_GMTED2010_FULL). \n\nDataset Availability\n: 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z--2010-01-01T00:00:00Z\n\nDataset Provider\n:\n\n\n [USGS](https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/eros/coastal-changes-and-impacts/gmted2010)\n\nTags\n:\n dem \n elevation \n elevation-topography \n geophysical \n srtm \n topography \nusgs \n\n#### Description\n\nThe Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data\n2010 (GMTED2010) dataset contains elevation data for the globe\ncollected from various sources. The version of the dataset available\nhere is Breakline Emphasis, 7.5 arc-seconds resolution. Breakline\nemphasis maintains the critical topographic features (streams or\nridges) within the landscape by maintaining any minimum elevation\nor maximum elevation value on a breakline that passes within the\nspecified analysis window. More details are available in the dataset\n[report](https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2011/1073/pdf/of2011-1073.pdf).\n\nThe primary source dataset for GMTED2010 is NGA''s SRTM Digital\nTerrain Elevation Data (DTED®, \u003chttps://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/srtm/\u003e)\n(void-filled) 1-arc-second data. For the geographic areas outside\nthe SRTM coverage area and to fill in remaining holes in the SRTM\ndata, the following sources were used: non-SRTM DTED®, Canadian\nDigital Elevation Data (CDED) at two resolutions, Satellite Pour\nl''Observation de la Terre (SPOT 5) Reference3D, National Elevation\nDataset (NED) for the continental United States and Alaska, GEODATA\n9 second digital elevation model (DEM) for Australia, an Antarctica\nsatellite radar and laser altimeter DEM, and a Greenland satellite\nradar altimeter DEM.\n\nThis dataset replaces the GTOPO30 Elevation Model.\n\n### Bands\n\n\n**Pixel Size**\n\n231.92 meters\n\n**Bands**\n\n| Name | Units | Min | Max | Pixel Size | Description |\n|--------|-------|--------|--------|------------|-------------|\n| `be75` | m | -457\\* | 8746\\* | meters | Elevation |\n\n\\* estimated min or max value\n\n### Terms of Use\n\n**Terms of Use**\n\nMost U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) information resides\nin the public domain and may be used without restriction. Additional\ninformation on [Acknowledging or Crediting USGS as Information\nSource](https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/crediting-usgs) is available.\n\n### Citations\n\nCitations:\n\n- Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data 2010 courtesy of\n the U.S. Geological Survey\n\n### Explore with Earth Engine\n\n| **Important:** Earth Engine is a platform for petabyte-scale scientific analysis and visualization of geospatial datasets, both for public benefit and for business and government users. Earth Engine is free to use for research, education, and nonprofit use. To get started, please [register for Earth Engine access.](https://console.cloud.google.com/earth-engine)\n\n### Code Editor (JavaScript)\n\n```javascript\nvar dataset = ee.Image('USGS/GMTED2010');\nvar elevation = dataset.select('be75');\nvar elevationVis = {\n min: -100.0,\n max: 6500.0,\n gamma: 3.5,\n};\nMap.setCenter(17.93, 7.71, 2);\nMap.addLayer(elevation, elevationVis, 'Elevation');\n```\n[Open in Code Editor](https://code.earthengine.google.com/?scriptPath=Examples:Datasets/USGS/USGS_GMTED2010) \n[GMTED2010: Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data 2010, Breakline Emphasis \\[deprecated\\]](/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/USGS_GMTED2010) \nThe Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data 2010 (GMTED2010) dataset contains elevation data for the globe collected from various sources. The version of the dataset available here is Breakline Emphasis, 7.5 arc-seconds resolution. Breakline emphasis maintains the critical topographic features (streams or ridges) within the landscape by maintaining any minimum elevation ... \nUSGS/GMTED2010, dem,elevation,elevation-topography,geophysical,srtm,topography,usgs \n2010-01-01T00:00:00Z/2010-01-01T00:00:00Z \n-56 -180 84 180 \nGoogle Earth Engine \nhttps://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets\n\n- [](https://doi.org/https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/eros/coastal-changes-and-impacts/gmted2010)\n- [](https://doi.org/https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/USGS_GMTED2010)"]]
