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Quick Terrain Modeler
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
What it is
Quick Terrain Modeler is desktop software for exploiting 3D point clouds and terrain data, including LiDAR and other sensor sources. Its 64-bit Windows application 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-zone work. Classification and extraction can produce building footprints, roof vectors, centroids, DSM products, and DTM products. 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; DoD users can access WMS imagery and NGA GRID. It can operate offline, although some integrations require a network. Licensing is Node Lock, Portable, or Floating. A free trial is available with an organizational email. Pricing is on request.
For and against
For
- 3D point-cloud and terrain visualization
- LiDAR, radar, imagery, and sonar support
- Terrain, flood, slope, and volume analysis
- Exports to GIS, CAD, and Google Earth
- Offline operation available
Against
- Windows-only application
- Pricing is available on request
- Some integrations require a network
- Trial download requires an organizational email
The verdict
Quick Terrain Modeler combines 3D visualization, terrain analysis, extraction, and broad sensor compatibility in a Windows desktop application. Its licensing choices and offline capability support different workstation and network arrangements.
Who it suits
Quick Terrain Modeler suits DoD, intelligence, military, and civilian users working with geospatial 3D data. It is intended for Windows workstations and can also support classified networks and workstations.
Plans and prices
Quick Terrain Modeler
Node Lock, Portable, or Floating license; complete capability bundled as one product
Read 5 Oct 2026 · appliedimagery.com
On the record
- Analyze
- Analysis tools include 3D measurement, slope, flood, volumetric, communications, and helicopter landing zone analysis.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- 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.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Data compatibility
- It supports data from LiDAR, radar, photogrammetry or imagery, and sonar, including multiple sensor types in one scene.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- 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.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Extract
- Its classification and extraction tool can extract building footprints, roof vectors, and centroids and generate DSM and DTM products.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says Quick Terrain Modeler serves DoD and civilian applications and has users across the military branches and intelligence community.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- 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.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Quick Terrain Modeler functions without a network connection, though some integrations and data access features require one.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- 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.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security and restrictions
- The maker says it can be used on classified networks and workstations, and notes that components are export-restricted.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- 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.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Trial
- A free trial license is available, and downloading it requires an organizational email address rather than a generic email address.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Visualize
- It can display point clouds and surface models in 3D scenes and drape file-based or WMS imagery over them.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Quick Terrain Modeler is 3D point cloud and terrain exploitation software designed for LiDAR and other 3D data sources.appliedimagery.com · read 5 Oct 2026
