TerrainTap Fast Elevation API delivers high-resolution global terrain data with exceptional speed and reliability. Designed as a drop-in replacement for the Google Elevation API, it provides seamless compatibility while offering significantly faster performance and lower operational cost.
Our data backbone is the Copernicus GLO-30 dataset, offering 30-meter resolution for nearly all terrestrial regions on Earth. In the rare cases where GLO-30 is unavailable, the system automatically falls back to the GLO-90 dataset to maintain complete, gap-free coverage of all land surfaces.
Built from the ground up for performance, this service runs on a custom backend optimized for modern hardware. The architecture minimizes overhead and maximizes throughput by running close to the metal. A spatially-aware caching layer intelligently manages a multi-terabyte dataset, prioritizing high-demand geographic regions and keeping relevant data in RAM for lightning-fast response times—even under heavy load.
Whether you're building a GIS system, powering a mapping application, or delivering location-based services, Fast Elevation API provides the performance, reliability, and precision you need—globally.
{
"results": [
{
"elevation": 1609.0,
"location": { "lat": 39.7391536, "lng": -104.9847034 },
"resolution_meters": 30.0
},
{
"elevation": 618.0,
"location": { "lat": 36.1699412, "lng": -115.1398296 },
"resolution_meters": 30.0
}
],
"status": "OK"
}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/9198/elevation+api+-+terraintap/16603/elevation?locations=39.739,-104.984' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
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The elevation endpoint returns elevation data for specified GPS coordinates. Each response includes the elevation value, the geographic location (latitude and longitude), and the resolution of the data in meters.
The key fields in the response data include "elevation" (the height above sea level), "location" (with latitude and longitude), and "resolution_meters" (indicating the data's precision).
The response data is organized in a JSON format. It contains a "results" array with individual elevation data points, and a "status" field indicating the success of the request.
The elevation data covers nearly all terrestrial regions on Earth, utilizing the Copernicus GLO-30 dataset for high-resolution data, with fallback to GLO-90 in areas where GLO-30 is unavailable.
The elevation endpoint accepts GPS coordinates as parameters. Users can specify one or multiple sets of coordinates to retrieve corresponding elevation data for each location.
Data accuracy is maintained through the use of high-resolution datasets like GLO-30 and GLO-90, along with a custom backend optimized for performance, ensuring reliable and precise elevation data.
Typical use cases for the elevation data include GIS applications, mapping services, outdoor navigation tools, and any location-based services requiring accurate terrain information.
Users can utilize the returned data by extracting elevation values for analysis, integrating them into mapping applications, or using them to enhance location-based services, ensuring they account for the resolution and geographic context.
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