Converting Bathymetry data into a contour map
Converting Bathymetry data into a contour map
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I am trying to find a piece of software on the net that I can use to convert a large set of bathymetry data into a contour map. The data that I have consists of 20000 points with x and y co-ordinates, each with a listed depth. They are in no particular order. [It is a set of measurements taken by boat in a harbour basin.] I need a piece of software that can convert this data into a contour map showing the depths across the basin. Extensive net searching has yielded nothing so far!





RE: Converting Bathymetry data into a contour map
Check their website http://www.goldensoftware.com
Hope that this helps
RE: Converting Bathymetry data into a contour map
In searching the web for software, try using keywords such as:
topo, grid, gridding, contouring, USGS, DEM, mapping, download
Also, many of the 3-d enabled cadd programs have facilities for importing x-y-z data and building a mesh -- but not necessarily doing the actual contouring. Also, you might want to contact a local surveyor or a nearby general civil engineering firm -- they usually have facilities for generating and plotting contour maps.