Tag Archives: 3DEP

3DEP Program Moving to LAZ

Posted on June 27, 2018 by lidar

In support of ongoing efforts to provide efficient, cloud ready, open data formats for the use of lidar data, the USGS National Geospatial Program and its associated 3D Elevation Program is transitioning all of its lidar data distribution files to … Continue reading →

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Sources of Free Lidar Data

Posted on June 5, 2018 by lidar

This detailed article in Geospatial World by Anusuya Datta provides an extensive listing and description of a variety of free lidar data sources from around the world, as well as this informative introductory video. The USGS 3DEP program is the … Continue reading →

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Largest Single Photon Data Collect

Posted on May 2, 2018 by lidar

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) contracted with Woolpert for a single photon lidar (SPL) data acquisition and processing of approximately 3,726 square miles of South Dakota. The task order was issued under the Geospatial Product and Services Contracts (GPSC 3) … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of 3D Elevation

Posted on March 26, 2016 by lidar

A white paper from the USGS entitled, “3D Elevation – We’ve Got You Covered in all 50 States” plus Puerto Rico provides a number of interesting examples of the benefits of investing in lidar data acquisition on a national scale. … Continue reading →

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Day 2 ILMF 2016

Posted on February 23, 2016 by lidar

Day 2 at ILMF 2016 was all about content. Following up on yesterday’s discussion of single photon and Geiger-mode lidar the USGS and others reported on the results of field tests made this past fall in Connecticut. Linear mode lidar … Continue reading →

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3DEP BAA

Posted on July 21, 2015 by lidar

The USGS just announced the 3DEP program via a Broad Agency Announcement for FY 2015/16. The BAA provides detailed information on how to partner with the USGS and other Federal agencies to acquire high-quality 3D Elevation data. Information and contacts … Continue reading →

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USGS 3DEP RFI

Posted on June 22, 2015 by lidar

The primary purpose of this RFI is to identify potential options for providing robust management, file access and exploitation of numerous, large-volume lidar datasets acquired by the USGS through the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) http://nationalmap.gov/3DEP/.  Options may be in the … Continue reading →

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3DEP Workshops in Progress

Posted on May 20, 2015 by lidar

the USGS is offering numerous state and regional coordination workshops. Continue reading →

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