Deep in the lush lowland forest of Belize, a small group of researchers, archaeologists, and students huddled around a computer in June 2025….
Volume 16 Issue 3
September 2026
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FEATURES
09.27.2026
A Slice of Swiss Trees
Individual-tree forest mapping with high-density aerial lidar and deep learning in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
By combining high-density aerial lidar and deep learning, it becomes possible to reveal the forests of Neuchâtel with an unprecedented level of detail….
09.27.2026
Beyond Accuracy
How sensor fusion is building a more resilient, reliable world
From Himalayan rail tunnels to airport drone corridors, the same technology is redefining what reliable positioning means For most of its history, the…
09.27.2026
Kings Bay/Crystal River, Florida – 10 Years Later
Comparison of bathymetric lidar surveys through time confirms reliability
Kings Bay in Crystal River, Florida (Figure 1) was designated as an Outstanding Florida Water and an Outstanding Florida Spring by the state….
09.27.2026
Elevations for the Nations Part IV
Understanding Europe’s varied approach to lidar mapping
Mapping activities for the United States are centrally coordinated for a total area of about 3.8 million square miles. The U.S. Geological Survey’s…
09.27.2026
Measuring Recovery
How Surveyors Helped Rebuild Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
In September 2024, the map of Western North Carolina changed. Roadways disappeared. River channels shifted. Slopes failed. Bridges that had connected mountain communities…
09.27.2026
GeoAI in Practice
A Conversation with NV5’s Chancee Vincent
Agentic AI is reshaping how organizations collect, process and act on geospatial data. But while the hype is everywhere, operational adoption remains elusive…
COLUMNS
USIBD Matters
10.27.2026
Should Smart Pixels Store Data—or Simply Reference It?
A Computer Vision Perspective on the Information Architecture for Building Imagery
Qassim Abdullah’s article on Smart Pixels in LIDAR Magazine prompted me to view the concept from a different perspective. Having spent more than…
From the Publisher
09.27.2026
Decisions That Matter
This month’s edition offers a broad look at how lidar, positioning, and GeoAI integrations continue to evolve. This evolution is not simply the…