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Introduction to Discrete Return LiDAR
Entry ID: LiDAR-tutorial

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Summary

Abstract: Light detection and Ranging (LiDAR), sometimes referred to as scanning laser
altimetry, is a widespread technology that allows the relative height of
surfaces to be measured from an aircraft or satellite sensor.

This web site provides a tutorial on LiDAR and how it works.

Service Citation

Originators: Jeffrey S. Evans & Andrew T. Hudak, Alistair M.S. Smith
Title: Introduction to Discrete Return LiDAR
Provider: University of Idaho
URL: http://www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=90302

Service Keywords

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT

Science Keywords

AGRICULTURE >FOREST SCIENCE >REFORESTATION

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >CONTOURS

ISO Topic Category

FARMING
ECONOMY
ELEVATION
ENVIRONMENT

Instrument

AOLFL >Airborne Oceanographic Lidar Fluorosensor

CLS >Cloud Lidar System

Service Provider

UID/CNR/RS-GISRL > Remote Sensing & GIS Research Lab, College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho

Service Organization URL: http://www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=68424

Service Provider Personnel
Name: KRIS PONCEK FALKOWSKI Phone: (208) 885-9736 Fax: (208) 885-5534 Email: kponcek at uidaho.edu Contact Address: College of Natural Resources University of Idaho City: Moscow Province or State: ID Postal Code: 83844 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Electronic-Webpages
Fees: None

Personnel

ALISTAIR M.S. SMITH
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (208) 885-1009
Fax: (208) 885-6226
Email: alistair at uidaho.edu
Contact Address:
Department of Forest Resources
University of Idaho
City: Moscow
Province or State: ID
Postal Code: 83844
Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2006-05-09
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-04-14

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