SURE for ArcGIS

Empowering photogrammetry

City and countrywide aerial mapping

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SURE for ArcGIS is a surface reconstruction software that empowers you to create photo-realistic models of reality. It accommodates aerial mapping projects that use datasets captured with large-frame nadir and oblique cameras, as well as hybrid systems with lidar sensors. Without limitation in image resolution, you can produce 3D meshes, true orthophotos and point clouds on common workstation hardware, and cluster environments. SURE is simple to set up and operate and is compliant with mapping industry standards.

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Create accurate real-world depictions

Leverage your data as reality capture for large construction sites, cityscapes, and entire regions. Accurately process large extents and high volumes of images in a photogrammetry workflow that's as simple as you want and as advanced as you need.

  • Precision: Accurate and sharp

    The precise surfaces feature sharp edges and fine details at low noise levels. Precision and reliability measures enable quality control.

  • Performance: Get your results faster

    Optimized algorithms enable fast data processing on a common desktop computer at about one megapixel per second.

  • Usability: As easy as you need

    No parameterization is required and deep configuration is possible. Receive your first results within minutes. Experts have full control to make adjustments as needed. 

  • Scalability: No limits in data size

    SURE is a scalable software that supports the production of projects composed of thousands of images at any resolution on common hardware.

  • Integration: Fits into your value chain

    Stand-alone executables as well as intuitive library APIs are designed for simple integration into custom workflows.

  • Modularity: Access the level you need

    Complete workflow solutions can be configured individually, enabling the flexibility to select particular functionalities.

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Use cases

Automate the processing of high-resolution 3D data for cadastral mapping, smart cities, infrastructure assessment, change detection, and more. SURE offers a robust production engine, transforming imagery and lidar data into point clouds, 2.5D and 3D meshes, and true orthophotos.

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    City modeling

    Create geometrically accurate 3D meshes that have photo-realistic texture and straight edges for accurate city and infrastructure planning. 

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    Cadastre

    Generate true orthophotos free of building lean and occlusions for easier change detection and building outline extraction. The automated processing workflow of SURE scales to countrywide production.

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    Forestry

    SURE enables countrywide production of true orthophotos and high-density point clouds, even for aerial image datasets, with minimal overlap. Easily identify forest outlines, visualize clearly defined canopies, and determine tree species.

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Elevate your production workflow

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Fully automatic production workflow

Import images or lidar files to generate DSMs, true orthophotos, and 3D meshes automatically. No manual seamline editing or expert knowledge required.

Region of interest definition

Take control of the time and efficiency of your production. Import shapefiles for water bodies, areas of interest, and surface correction.

Efficiently visualize large datasets

Benefit from optimized level-of-detail and streaming formats for web visualization.

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Experience the power of surface reconstruction

Switch between high-quality outputs like point clouds, 3D mesh, and true orthophotos. Use tools like daylight and visibility analysis or measurements.

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Access all your 3D content in one place

Add the context of location by bringing together your geospatial data with true orthophotos, 3D meshes, and other 3D content directly within ArcGIS. Enable users to access content securely from desktop, web, and mobile applications.

Quickly move from processing to analysis

Quickly move from processing to analysis

Conduct better asset management, site analysis, and condition assessment by analyzing 3D reality capture models in a GIS analysis experience or a customized ArcGIS web or mobile app.

Conduct analysis and gain insights

Conduct analysis and gain insights

Obtain greater 3D insights for city and regional planning by understanding the landscape and urban context. Enable viewers to compare how conditions have changed over time, seeing them in high resolution.

ArcGIS solutions for reality mapping

ArcGIS solutions for reality mapping

ArcGIS solutions are available for reality capture from drone or aircraft. Use professional photogrammetry workflows on desktop or software as a service (SaaS). Create high-quality 2.5D and 3D models according to your needs.

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