Generate DSM

Feature Description

Generate DSM (Digital Surface Model) refers to the process of calculating the height information of surface objects (including vegetation, buildings, etc.) pixel by pixel based on geometrically corrected images through a dense image matching algorithm, and then interpolating to generate a continuous raster surface model. DSM is the core foundational data for applications such as terrain analysis, flood simulation, and line-of-sight analysis. It is also the necessary geometric basis for generating orthophotos in UAV data processing workflows.

This function is only used for the Generate DSM operation within the UAV Data Processing workflow.

SuperMap ImageX Pro supports this feature starting from the 2026 version.

Function Entry

UAV Data Processing Workflow tab -> Imagery group -> Generate DSM.

Operation Instructions

Parameter Name Parameter Interpretation Parameter Type
Ground Resolution Sets the ground resolution of the resulting DSM, unit is m/px. The default value is 0. When the value is 0, it will be calculated automatically. Double
Output Format Sets the storage type of the result image. Provides four options: Undefined, Tiff/GeoTIFF, Erdas Image, and PCIDSK. The default is Tiff/GeoTIFF, which means using the image's original storage type for output. FileType
Compression Method Available only when Output Format is Tiff/GeoTIFF. The default is NONE. For more method introductions, please refer to Compression method. CompressMethod

Output Result

The resulting DSM data.

Related Topics

Generate Connection Points

Aerial Triangulation

Generate Orthophoto

Image Uniform Color

Image Mosaic