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UID	745
Name	Global Terrain Data – FABDEM
Description	FABDEM (Forest And Buildings removed Copernicus DEM) is the first global digital elevation model (DEM) with forests and buildings removed at a 30-meter resolution. The data uses a correction algorithm to remove biases within the Copernicus GLO 30 Digital Surface Model (DSM) arising from the presence of objects on the earth’s surface. This has resulted in an improved dataset where users can model natural hazards globally. The data is available at 1 arc-second grid spacing (approximately 30m at the equator) across the globe. This data is useful to understand flood risk on a global scale or in data-scarce regions of the world. The finer spatial resolution allows smaller topographic features to be represented, such as narrow flow paths which enable users to better represent flow dynamics within narrow valleys.
Update Frequency	Irregular
Area	Global
Temporal	17 Dec. 2021 -
Timeliness	< 1 hr
Data Policy	Full and Open
Data type	Geospatial data
Copernicus service product
Data format	Raster dataset
Quality Control Procedure	N/A
Dissemination	View and Download Service
Inspire themes	Annex II: Elevation
Geographical Coverage	Multiple Countries /Not a specific country
Status	-
State	Valid
Created on	May 25, 2023, 9:40 a.m.
Last modified on	May 12, 2026, 3:17 p.m.

Data provider UID	Data provider	Role	Is network	Created on	Last modified on
875	University of Bristol	Originator		May 25, 2023, 9:46 a.m.	May 25, 2023, 5:23 p.m.

Requirement UID	Requirement	Level of compliace	Note	Created on	Last modified on
26	Digital Elevation Model	Fully		May 26, 2023, 11:34 a.m.	Nov. 28, 2025, 3:33 p.m.
158	Elevation	Partially	Accuracy is lower than target	April 29, 2026, 4:16 p.m.	April 29, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
161	Digital Elevation Model	Partially	Accuracy is lower than target	April 29, 2026, 4:19 p.m.	April 29, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
138	Hydrography	Partially	Accuracy is lower than target	April 23, 2026, 1:37 p.m.	May 4, 2026, 10:01 a.m.