SRTM

SRTM, or Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, is a project that used radar technology aboard a space shuttle to create detailed maps of Earth's surface elevations. It captured data that shows the height of terrain features like mountains, valleys, and plains, enabling the creation of accurate 3D elevation models. These maps are valuable for applications such as geography, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure planning. SRTM data provides a consistent, global view of terrain elevations, helping scientists and engineers analyze landforms, plan development projects, and study Earth's geography in detail.