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Robert P. Jackson, PE
LiDAR mapping are an accepted method of generating precise and directly georeferenced spatial information about the shape and surface characteristics of the Earth. It also references moving car or pedestrian traffic, etc. Recent advancements in LiDAR mapping systems and their enabling technologies allow scientists and mapping professionals to examine natural and built environments across a wide range of scales with greater accuracy, precision, and flexibility than ever before. Several national reports issued over the past five years highlight the value and critical need of data. The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) surveyed over two hundred (200) federal, state, local, tribal, and non-governmental organizations to better understand how they use enhanced elevation data, such as LiDAR data. The over four hundred (400) resulting functional activities were grouped into twenty-seven (27) predefined business uses for summary and benefit-cost analysis (NDEP, 2012). Several of these activities will be described in more detail in the applications section of this document. There are many considerations and trade-offs that must be understood in order to make sound decisions about the procurement, processing, and application of LiDAR data. This document provides introductory and overview information, as well as in-depth technical information, to support decision-making in all phases of LiDAR projects. While the information presented here is not comprehensive, it covers aspects of the technology that are the most common subjects of discussion within the coastal management community.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
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