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Quick Terrain Modeler

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Spec score 7.2 #14 of 24 in Point Cloud Software

What it is

Quick Terrain Modeler is 64-bit Windows desktop software for exploiting 3D point clouds and terrain data from LiDAR and other sources. It displays point clouds and surface models in 3D scenes and can drape file-based or WMS imagery over them. Analysis tools cover 3D measurement, slope, flood, volumetric, communications, and helicopter landing zones. Classification and extraction can produce building footprints, roof vectors, centroids, DSMs, and DTMs. The software accepts LiDAR, radar, photogrammetry or imagery, and sonar, including multiple sensor types in one scene. Exports support GIS, imagery, CAD, PowerPoint, and Google Earth; WMS imagery and NGA GRID access are available for DoD users. It can operate without a network, although some integrations and data access need one. Node Lock, Portable, and Floating licenses serve different workstation and network arrangements. Pricing is on request, and a free trial requires an organizational email address.

Spec sheet

What it does
Quick Terrain Modeler is 3D point cloud and terrain exploitation software designed for LiDAR and other 3D data sources.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Intended users
The maker says Quick Terrain Modeler serves DoD and civilian applications and has users across the military branches and intelligence community.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Trial
A free trial license is available, and downloading it requires an organizational email address rather than a generic email address.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Headquarters
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Founded
2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Analyze
Analysis tools include 3D measurement, slope, flood, volumetric, communications, and helicopter landing zone analysis.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Company history
Applied Imagery says it was founded in 2004 in Silver Spring, Maryland, to commercialize software developed at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Data compatibility
It supports data from LiDAR, radar, photogrammetry or imagery, and sonar, including multiple sensor types in one scene.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Exports and integrations
It offers export options for GIS, imagery, CAD, PowerPoint, and Google Earth, and supports WMS imagery and NGA GRID access for DoD users.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Extract
Its classification and extraction tool can extract building footprints, roof vectors, and centroids and generate DSM and DTM products.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
License choices
Node Lock is tied to one workstation, Portable uses a USB dongle that can move between workstations, and Floating supports network access and concurrent use when multiple licenses are available.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Offline use
Quick Terrain Modeler functions without a network connection, though some integrations and data access features require one.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Platform
Quick Terrain Modeler is a 64-bit Windows application and does not run directly on macOS; the maker says some users run it on Macs with Boot Camp and Windows.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Security and restrictions
The maker says it can be used on classified networks and workstations, and notes that components are export-restricted.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Support and training
The maker provides tutorials, a help file, live WebEx training, and self-paced video training; the training portal has no charge for users with an active maintenance agreement.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
Visualize
It can display point clouds and surface models in 3D scenes and drape file-based or WMS imagery over them.Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com

Plans and prices

Quick Terrain Modeler Priced on request Node Lock, Portable, or Floating license; complete capability bundled as one product Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Handles LiDAR, radar, imagery, photogrammetry, and sonar
  • Includes terrain, flood, slope, and volumetric analysis
  • Extracts building footprints, roof vectors, and centroids
  • Exports to GIS, CAD, PowerPoint, and Google Earth
  • Can function without a network connection

Limits

  • Runs directly only on 64-bit Windows
  • Pricing is available on request
  • Trial download requires an organizational email
  • Some integrations and data access require a network

Who it suits

It is aimed at DoD and civilian applications, including users across military branches and the intelligence community. It suits teams working with varied 3D geospatial sensor data on Windows workstations.

Verdict

Quick Terrain Modeler brings visualization, extraction, analysis, and export into one Windows application for 3D terrain and point-cloud work. License type determines whether use is fixed to one workstation, portable by dongle, or shared across a network.

Where Specifiction places it

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