The improved resolution makes a noticeable difference, especially in mountainous areas such as the Alps, where the crests are much better defined. See below a comparaison screenshot between the new 30m dataset and the previously used 90m dataset:
Support for SRTM 1 arc second data set (30m)
The improved resolution makes a noticeable difference, especially in mountainous areas such as the Alps, where the crests are much better defined. See below a comparaison screenshot between the new 30m dataset and the previously used 90m dataset: