Quick Terrain Modeler
Quick Terrain Modeler is desktop software for viewing and analyzing 3D point clouds and terrain data, including LiDAR.
What Quick Terrain Modeler is
Quick Terrain Modeler is desktop software for viewing and analyzing 3D point clouds and terrain data, including LiDAR. It displays point clouds and surface models in 3D scenes and can place file-based or WMS imagery over them. Analysis tools cover 3D measurement, slope, flood, volume, communications, and helicopter landing zones. Classification and extraction tools can produce building footprints, roof vectors, centroids, and DSM and DTM products. It accepts LiDAR, radar, photogrammetry or imagery, and sonar data, including multiple sensor types in one scene. Export options include GIS, imagery, CAD, PowerPoint, and Google Earth. The software works without a network connection, although some integrations and data access require one. It is a 64-bit Windows application and does not run directly on macOS. Applied Imagery offers Node Lock, Portable, and Floating licenses; pricing is on request. A free trial license is available, but downloading it requires an organizational email address.
Good
- Supports LiDAR, radar, photogrammetry, and sonar data.
- Can combine multiple sensor types in one scene.
- Includes classification and building-footprint extraction.
- Works offline for core functionality.
- Free trial license is available.
Watch out
- Windows only; it does not run directly on macOS.
- Pricing is available on request.
- Trial download requires an organizational email address.
- Some integrations and data access require a network connection.
Who it suits
Quick Terrain Modeler suits DoD and civilian users working with point clouds, terrain, and other 3D data. It may fit teams needing analysis and exports on Windows, including offline work.
Verdict
Quick Terrain Modeler brings visualization, analysis, and extraction tools to varied 3D data sources. Its Windows requirement, license choices, and on-request pricing are key considerations.
Plans and prices
From Quick Terrain Modeler's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Terrain Modeler | Priced on request | Node Lock, Portable, or Floating license; complete capability bundled as one product |
The facts
Each one read from Quick Terrain Modeler's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analyze
- Analysis tools include 3D measurement, slope, flood, volumetric, communications, and helicopter landing zone analysis.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Data compatibility
- It supports data from LiDAR, radar, photogrammetry or imagery, and sonar, including multiple sensor types in one scene.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Exports and integrations
- It offers export options for GIS, imagery, CAD, PowerPoint, and Google Earth, and supports WMS imagery and NGA GRID access for DoD users.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Extract
- Its classification and extraction tool can extract building footprints, roof vectors, and centroids and generate DSM and DTM products.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The maker says Quick Terrain Modeler serves DoD and civilian applications and has users across the military branches and intelligence community.checked 5 Oct 2001
- License choices
- Node Lock is tied to one workstation, Portable uses a USB dongle that can move between workstations, and Floating supports network access and concurrent use when multiple licenses are available.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Offline use
- Quick Terrain Modeler functions without a network connection, though some integrations and data access features require one.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Security and restrictions
- The maker says it can be used on classified networks and workstations, and notes that components are export-restricted.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Support and training
- The maker provides tutorials, a help file, live WebEx training, and self-paced video training; the training portal has no charge for users with an active maintenance agreement.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Visualize
- It can display point clouds and surface models in 3D scenes and drape file-based or WMS imagery over them.checked 5 Oct 2001
- What it does
- Quick Terrain Modeler is 3D point cloud and terrain exploitation software designed for LiDAR and other 3D data sources.checked 5 Oct 2001
The company
- Company history
- Applied Imagery says it was founded in 2004 in Silver Spring, Maryland, to commercialize software developed at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Founded
- 2004checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Chevy Chase, Maryland, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Platform
- Quick Terrain Modeler is a 64-bit Windows application and does not run directly on macOS; the maker says some users run it on Macs with Boot Camp and Windows.checked 5 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial
- A free trial license is available, and downloading it requires an organizational email address rather than a generic email address.checked 5 Oct 2001
Alternatives to Quick Terrain Modeler
- 1
Global Mapper
AndroidiOSWindows6.8From $49.92 a month - 2
WhiteboxTools
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.7From $61.67 a month - 3
Open3D
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.3 - 4
Point Cloud Library
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 5
PointCab Origins
macOSWindows6.3From €420 a month - 6
Terrasolid TerraScan
Windows6.2From €47.50 a month