Whether you're new to the geospatial industry or just encountered an unfamiliar term, this glossary is your starting point for understanding the language of lidar, remote sensing, GIS, and beyond.
A process for creating, managing, and exchanging digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of buildings and
… Read MoreA lidar system that uses green-wavelength laser pulses capable of penetrating water to map submerged terrain and water-bottom topography. Unlike
… Read MoreLidar mounted on a fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter, or drone and used to capture large-area topographic, surface, and canopy data from above.
… Read MoreThe USGS program established to collect consistent, high-quality lidar-derived elevation data across the entire United States, including Alaska,
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