Category Archives: Data

National Survey of Finland Opens LIDAR Database

I found this to be a very impressive example of what “can be” in terms of the work of a national survey agency and of the management of geospatial data. Continue reading

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Requirements for Mobile LiDAR Data

Ted Knaak, founder of Certainty 3D sent me a link to a document that he has posted on his website entitled, “Developing Requirements for Mobile LiDAR Data”. Continue reading

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Visualisation of Vegetation Using LiDAR Data

This is another very informative video on the use of LiDAR data for vegetation mapping from Toby Clewett. Continue reading

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Vegetation and Terrain Mapping Using LiDAR Data

Toby Clewett, based in Australia created this instructive video on how LiDAR data can be used to visualize terrain and map vegetation. Continue reading

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LIDAR-based Wet-areas Mapping Video

The video was created using full-resolution LiDAR point cloud elevations and high-resolution image drapes Continue reading

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Google To Provide ASPRS 2012 Keynote

I think it is certainly fair to say that Google has been demonstrating that in fact it is possible to make access to complex technology appear quite simple. Continue reading

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The PDAL Project

Like GDAL, PDAL provides a format-agnostic, vendor-neutral framework for processing data, in this case point cloud data. Continue reading

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Valuable LIDAR Data Webinar -Thursday March 8, 2012

This is what makes Dale’s approach to managing data so important – he gives you the tools to take control of your data, not vice versa. Continue reading

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On the Need for a Mobile LiDAR Data Format

The ASTM E57.04 data interoperability subcommittee is seeking your thoughts on the topic of a mobile LiDAR data extension to the E57 data exchange format. Continue reading

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Oregon Coast LiDAR Now Available Online

OpenTopography in cooperation with DOGAMI recently announced the availability of LiDAR data for the entire Oregon coastline. Continue reading

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