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Learn How to Load and Visualize a Colorful DEM in Google Earth Engine
Welcome to GIS & RS Made Easy, your go-to channel for mastering GIS and remote sensing workflows! In this tutorial, we’ll guide you step by step on how to load and style a colorful Digital Elevation Model (DEM) in Google Earth Engine (GEE). Elevation data is crucial for terrain analysis, and visualizing it with vibrant color palettes makes it easier to interpret and analyze.
What You’ll Learn in This Video
Step-by-step instructions to load DEM datasets from GEE’s data catalog.
Applying Color Palettes to DEM
Learn how to apply color gradients to DEM data for clear visualization.
Create custom palettes to highlight elevation differences effectively.
Practical Applications of Colorful DEMs
Hydrological Analysis: Identify watersheds, slopes, and drainage networks.
Landform Visualization: Highlight mountains, valleys, and plains.
Urban Planning: Analyze terrain suitability for infrastructure development.
Why Use Colorful DEMs in GEE?
✅ Enhanced Visualization: Vibrant colors make it easier to interpret elevation data.
✅ Quick Insights: Understand terrain variations at a glance.
✅ Customizable: Apply different color schemes to suit your specific analysis needs.
✅ Efficient Data Handling: Work with large-scale DEM data directly in the cloud using GEE.
Who Should Watch This Video?
📍 GIS Enthusiasts: Enhance your terrain analysis skills.
📍 Remote Sensing Analysts: Learn to style DEM data for effective interpretation.
📍 Students and Researchers: Create visually appealing DEM maps for reports and presentations.
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🚀 Start Visualizing Elevation Like a Pro!
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to load and style DEM data with stunning color palettes in Google Earth Engine, making your terrain analysis more effective and visually engaging.
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// Load the SRTM dataset.
var image = ee.Image('CGIAR/SRTM90_V4');
// Define a color palette for the elevation.
var palette = [
'0000FF', // Blue for low elevation
'00FFFF', // Cyan
'00FF00', // Green
'FFFF00', // Yellow
'FF7F00', // Orange
'FF0000', // Red for high elevation
];
// Set visualization parameters.
var visParams = {
min: 0, // Minimum elevation
max: 3000, // Maximum elevation
palette: palette // Apply the color palette
};
// Center the map.
Map.setCenter(-10, 27, 3);
// Add the image layer with the custom visualization.
Map.addLayer(image, visParams, 'SRTM_DEM');