The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography
The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography
MapScaping
Introduction To LIDAR & Point Clouds
48 minutes Posted Feb 15, 2024 at 2:50 am.
Introduction to the Mapscaping Podcast and guest introduction
Introduction to Nate and LiDAR processing at FlyAI
Understanding LiDAR Data and Active Sensor Technology
Differences in LiDAR sensor platforms and use cases
Spatial Indexing and its Importance in Point Cloud Processing
Scalability and Data Processing in Point Cloud Analysis
Capturing Extra Data with LiDAR for Classification
Major Users of LiDAR Data and Use Cases
Website and LinkedIn: flai.ai and LinkedIn
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The main topics discussed during this episode include:

  1. Basics of LIDAR data and its applications.
  2. Differences between LIDAR and photogrammetry.
  3. Processing chain of LIDAR data.
  4. Challenges in classifying point clouds.
  5. Applications of LIDAR technology in vegetation mapping, terrain modelling, and infrastructure inspection.
  6. The future of LIDAR technology includes the potential for more affordable and widespread use.
  7. Importance of automated processing tools for handling large volumes of data.

Connect with Nejc Dougan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nejcdougan/

or at https://www.flai.ai/ 

 

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