Enhanced Terrain Mesh 10m for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Overview
This package delivers a high‑resolution 10‑meter terrain mesh for the entire territory of Israel, offering a dramatic improvement over the default MSFS2024 elevation data. Mountains, valleys, cliffs, wadis, and coastal formations gain accurate shape and depth, providing a far more immersive and realistic VFR experience.
Key Features
10‑meter (1/3 arc‑second) resolution mesh, based on Sentinel‑1 SAR data
Custom waterbody adaptation: lakes, shorelines, reservoirs, and coastal flats reshaped to match the new DEM
Helipad surfaces aligned to the 10‑meter grid
No LOD optimization required for this type of mesh
Zero performance impact thanks to efficient data processing
Optimized for VFR flying — best appreciated below 500 ft AGL
Technology & Data Sources
DEM/DTM: Sentinel‑1 SAR processed in SNAP13 for maximum accuracy
Mesh Technology: proprietary, developed in‑house
Hydrography adaptation: manual integration with MSFS2024 default water data
Why This Mesh
Significantly enhances the morphology of Israel’s terrain
Ideal for VFR, helicopter operations, bush flying, and training
Covers a region rarely improved by third‑party developers
Created by ItalianCharter Team – Gjanosh61, with over a decade of experience and thousands of downloads across the flight simulation community
Compatibility
Compatible with: MSFS 2024 only
Not compatible with MSFS 2020 (different SDK, different terrain system)
Works with all airport addons, photogrammetry, weather engines, and texture packs
Recommended Usage
For maximum visual fidelity, fly below 500 ft AGL, especially in mountainous and coastal regions.
Important Note for Best Terrain Quality
This verision has been fully tested on MSFS 2024 SU6 v1.8.16.0, and thanks to the latest improvements in my terrain‑mesh generation algorithm, the Old Terraforming Method is no longer required. ETM10m now works seamlessly with the new MSFS 2024 terrain renderer.
This update is part of my ongoing commitment to deliver the most accurate and realistic terrain mesh for Israel, crafted tile by tile with precision and passion.
For version 2.3.0, I manually corrected the DEM in QGIS, restoring the natural flatness of the Negev plateau and improving the terrain around key landmarks such as solar fields, roads and desert infrastructures.
ItalianCharter Team – ETM10m Series Real terrain. Real immersion. Real flying.