Overview

ERDAS Extensions for ArcGIS are a suite of tools designed to enhance Esri's ArcGIS platform by integrating advanced remote sensing and photogrammetry capabilities directly into the familiar GIS environment. These extensions enable users to efficiently extract accurate geospatial information from imagery, streamline feature collection, and perform terrain editing without the need for additional standalone applications. By operating within the ArcGIS interface, they reduce the learning curve and increase productivity for GIS professionals. These extensions are particularly beneficial for organizations involved in mapping, urban planning, and any application requiring precise feature extraction from imagery. By embedding these advanced tools into ArcGIS, users can perform comprehensive geospatial analyses and data collection more efficiently and accurately.

Features and Capabilities

Features and Capabilities:

• Stereo Analyst® for ArcGIS:

  • Integrates stereo viewing into ArcGIS, allowing users to distinguish features in imagery more effectively.
  • Enhances the accuracy of feature collection by providing a three-dimensional perspective.
  • Facilitates faster identification and digitization of geospatial features.

• ERDAS Terrain Editor for ArcGIS:

  • Enables direct editing of terrain files within the GIS environment.
  • Supports updates to Geodatabase Terrain datasets using a stereo viewing environment.
  • Improves the precision of terrain modeling and analysis.

• Feature Assist for ArcGIS:

  • Provides pre-configured templates for rapid collection of complex rooftop geometries.
  • Allows users to digitize intricate structures in seconds, enhancing efficiency in urban mapping projects.
  • Simplifies the process of creating accurate building footprints for GIS analyses.