Sanborn Refreshes 3-D Digital Maps of Four Major U.S. Cities

by | Jun 25, 2014

Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2014”The Sanborn Map Company announces a key upgrade to its world-class 3-D geospatial product line with updated coverage of the Dallas, New York, Phoenix and San Francisco metropolitan areas. Sanborn's massive collection of highly accurate 3-D visualization digital data now covers the core downtown areas of nearly 70 major U.S. and international cities.

Sanborn has the largest database of accurate 3-D cities available, says Dave Lorenzini, 3-D industry expert. The company's commitment to update its coverage of these key metropolitan areas means more clients can access precision, off-the-shelf models and reap the affordable benefits of 3-D mapping today.

Sanborn previously has completed large-scale production of 3-D datasets for major metropolitan areas such as Dubai, New Delhi and New York for proprietary customers. The company's wide range of custom 3-D products offer a host of advantages for emergency response professionals, architects, engineers, real estate developers, urban planners, transportation managers, utility providers and more.

Sanborn creates its 3-D geospatial products by collecting high-resolution aerial imagery to construct highly accurate building footprints, 3-D building models, street centerlines and orthoimagery. The seamless, color-balanced imagery is available in 6-inch and 1-foot pixel resolution and, depending on the city, meets U.S. National Map Accuracy Standards.

In addition to its custom 3-D geospatial products, Sanborn offers CitySets, an off-the-shelf collection of 3-D data that leverages the company's rich heritage by incorporating detailed building attributes derived from Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps® and field surveys.

View the entire CitySets product line comprising 3-D data for nearly 70 U.S. and international cities at http://www.sanborn.com/services/3dvisualization or e-mail a Sanborn sales professional at [email protected].

About The Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn is a preeminent leader in the exploding geospatial industry, delivering state-of-the-art mapping solutions to customers worldwide. Using cutting-edge technology, Sanborn specializes in high-quality aerial and mobile LiDAR, aerial orthophotography, 3-D modeling and visualization, oblique aerial imagery, indoor LiDAR mapping, and geospatial software development. The firm currently operates a fleet of 14 aircraft across the United States. Sanborn's technology advantage, innovative image processing expertise, a local presence nationwide and project management proficiency deliver unmatched value to its global customers.

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