FetchSRTM

The FetchSRTM tool finds and downloads SRTM and NED terrain data. The tools allows the user to batch download larger areas and saves and decompresses the data to a user defined location.

The tool can be downloaded at http://www.pathloss.net/fssetup.exe

You will require an Earthdata account to access the 1" SRTM data. You can register for an Earthdata account at https://urs.earthdata.nasa.gov/users/new

To use the tool:

• Click Set directory to set the location of the downloaded files.
• Enter the bounding coordinates of the area of interest.Be sure to use negative values in the western and southern hemispheres.
• Select the product you want to download. The USGS 1/3" NED files are large and can a long time to download
• Click Fetch to start the download.
• If you have selected 1" SRTM as the data type, you will be prompted to enter your Earthdata login credentials. A cookie will be stored and subsequent downloads will not require the login. The FetchSRTM tool does not store your Earthdata user name or password

The files will be automatically unzipped and save in the directory that was selected.