Tag Archives: NCALM

Ancient Maya Civilization Revealed with Airborne Lidar

Posted on August 12, 2019 by lidar

The Maya civilization flourished more than 1,000 years ago, but modern technology is only now revealing the secrets of this ancient Mexican and South American culture—and it’s happening at an unprecedented pace. A recent spate of discoveries is transforming the … Continue reading →

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NCALM Supports Diverse Lidar Research Projects

Posted on September 20, 2018 by lidar

The National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping – NCALM is a joint effort of the University of Houston and UC Berkeley. It provides lidar data for research, advances lidar mapping and trains graduate students in the use of technologies. In … 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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