SRTM Downloader Plugins in QGIS
Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) is mounted on a Space Shuttle and obtains Earth surface data by remote sensing technology utilizing a synthetic aperture radar. For the technicalities of the technology, check it out in this link. The focus of this article will be directed to the SRTM image that can be downloaded from QGIS in a simple step. Previously, I created an article on how to download SRTM and other satellite images that contain DEM information using the Earth Data Platform. Now, SRTM Downloader plugin is already available to make the process faster.
How to access the SRTM Downloader?
Here are the steps to download SRTM image using the plugins available on QGIS.
- Create an account in Earth Data Platform
Check out this link to know the step to create your personal account.
2. Open your QGIS and go to Plugins
After checking the Plugins at the menu bar, choose “Manage and Install Plugins”
3. Install the SRTM Downloader plugin
4. Open plugins
