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From: N Shomber
Subject: USGS DEM's or Topo Maps as
Date: 15 Jun 2001 22:26:03
Message: <3b2ac3bb@news.povray.org>

Is there an easy way to convert the USGS DEM's (Digital Elevation
Models) or extract the elevations from Topo! data files into valid height
field data sources?
    This could be used to generate very realistic models of actual scenery.

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From: Ken
Subject: Re: USGS DEM's or Topo Maps as
Date: 15 Jun 2001 22:55:55
Message: <3B2ACA58.6F9FDDEC@pacbell.net>

N Shomber wrote:
> 
>     Is there an easy way to convert the USGS DEM's (Digital Elevation
> Models) or extract the elevations from Topo! data files into valid height
> field data sources?
>     This could be used to generate very realistic models of actual scenery.

You will find some utilities list here that will do what you ask -

http://www.povray.org/links/3D_Programs/Height_Field_Modelling_Programs_and_Utilities/

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Ken Tyler - 1400+ POV-Ray, Graphics, 3D Rendering, and Raytracing Links:
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