simpledemviewer
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Description:
Digital Elevation Model viewer
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 8.5.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: geospatial dem visualization topography mapping
Install: brew install --cask simpledemviewer
About:
SimpleDEMViewer is a specialized utility for visualizing Digital Elevation Model (DEM) files. It allows users to load and render terrain data to analyze topographical features and elevation changes. The tool provides an accessible interface for converting raw geospatial data into visual representations.
Key Features:
  • Supports standard DEM file formats
  • Interactive 3D terrain visualization
  • Elevation profiling and cross-section analysis
  • Color mapping for elevation gradients
  • Export capabilities for visual outputs
Use Cases:
  • Analyzing topography for hiking or outdoor planning
  • Geological survey and terrain assessment
  • Educational purposes in geography and earth sciences
Alternatives:
  • QGIS – More comprehensive GIS suite, but significantly more complex and resource-intensive
  • GDAL – Command-line utility for data conversion, lacks graphical visualization interface
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