The Florida Region of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (FL-ASPRS) and the University of Florida (UF) Geomatics Division held the…
Tag: Airborne
05.04.2024
Lidar Brings Monticello into Focus
Thomas Jefferson Foundation commends discoveries from laser scanning
Today, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello ranks as one of the most important historical sites in the United States. Two centuries ago, Monticello was a…
05.04.2024
Full Coverage: The Case For (And Against) Propagated Uncertainty in Aerial Topographic LiDAR
There is a strong case for adding Total Propagated Uncertainty to the LAS specification, but it would almost certainly increase cost. The Geo…
12.31.2023
Lidar Making Waves in Florida Beach Resilience
Lidar helps coastal communities respond to and prepare for extreme hurricane seasons
Editor’s note: For additional discussion with Volkan and Rick, listen to the following podcast: In 2019, Woolpert suggested a novel concept to officials…
12.31.2023
Mapping Florida Waters
Dewberry works with Florida Department of Environmental Protection to map the Gulf Coast of Florida sea floor
Florida boasts the longest coastline of any state in the contiguous U.S., with over 8400 linear miles (NOAA method)1. Florida also has the…
10.07.2023
EAASI: Uniting the European Aerial Surveying Industry for a Sustainable Future
Inspired by MAPPS, but not the same
In today’s digital era, the significance of the aerial surveying sector cannot be overstated. As our societies become increasingly reliant on up-to-date, reliable,…
10.07.2023
Elevations for the Nations
Understanding Europe's varied approach to lidar mapping
In recent years, the United States has made remarkable progress in the field of lidar mapping through its ambitious 3D Elevation Program (3DEP)….
05.24.2023
Lidar Looks Lively in the Sunshine State
A synopsis of the 13th UF/FL-ASPRS Lidar Workshop
FL-ASPRS/UF FALL 2022 Virtual Lidar Workshop The Florida Region of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (FL-ASPRS) and the University of…
02.14.2023
L-Band Locates Leaks
ASTERRA uses radar to find unwanted moisture
LIDAR Magazine learned that a startup, ASTERRA1, was using L-band radar (frequency 1-2 GHz; λ = 15-30 cm) to detect leaks and enable…
12.23.2022
Tennessee Feasts on 3DEP
Data for today’s efforts and future USGS initiatives
The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) entered its first year of production in 2016. With the help…
