Workflow 1: Using an existing DEM

When your data set includes a raster DEM, you can use it directly in your mosaicking workflow.

Figure 1. Workflow 1: Using an existing DEM

Callout diagram of Focus interface

You can perform quality control (QC) at any stage in the workflow, using CATALYST Professional or any other GIS. The workflow can be restarted at any step.

For more information, see the following component steps of this workflow:

  1. Creating a DEM index file
  2. Ingesting and orthorectifying data
  3. Preparing images for mosaicking
  4. Generating a mosaic
Parent topic: Creating a mosaic: workflows
Next topic: Workflow 2: Using a DEM from vector or LiDAR data

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