In the historical era of expeditions, simply reaching the unknown and dangerous destination was usually one of the biggest challenges. Scientific research was…
Author: Dr. Antero Kukko
12.31.2023
Multispectral Lidar for Environmental Applications
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute develops systems to explore and analyze critical changes
Lidar typically provides 3D data that facilitates visualization, so that the viewer can interpret geometries and relationships of objects and terrain. Adding color…
04.27.2018
Comparative Planetology
Lidar Unveils Similarities of Earth and Mars
It has been known since the NASA Viking orbiters and landers of the 1970s that the surface of Mars is similar to Earth in many ways. Mars has evidence of rivers, outwash channels, and glacial features indicating an important role for water throughout its geologic history. However, Mars is not Earth. Despite geomorphologic similarity, the underlying processes that shaped Mars’ landscape may be quite different between the planets.
