It’s difficult to use a video to explain 3D point cloud workflows, but this one from the UK does an excellent job with visually demonstrating how tree volumes can be calculated using 3D scanned data. Like many challenges with remote sensing calculating volume has been one of those difficult to achieve goals, but it seems […]
It’s difficult to use a video to explain 3D point cloud workflows, but this one from the UK does an excellent job with visually demonstrating how tree volumes can be calculated using 3D scanned data. Like many challenges with remote sensing calculating volume has been one of those difficult to achieve goals, but it seems fair to say that if you are willing to put in the time you can get excellent results – finally.
Forest Research, Tampere University of Technology and Université Grenoble Alpes have been working together to optimize measurements from forest sample plots using terrestrial LiDAR in order to produce more accurate, more detailed, timely and harmonized information that can be fed into national and international forest information systems.
This animation shows details of the data processing chain for tree volume and biomass assessments.
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SAM Achieves IS-BAO Certification, Strengthening Safety Culture and Expanding Aviation Opportunity SAM recently achieved its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) certification, marking a milestone for the company and its growing aviation program. The certification reflects more than compliance. It represents a fully integrated safety management system, a strengthened operational culture, and a deliberate…
An Attempt to Restore a Basis of Elevation using GNSS, Aerial Lidar, and Historical Survey Data Brian Christensen, PLS Introduction The removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River between 2023 and 2024 marked one of the largest dam removal efforts in United States history. While the ecological and cultural impacts of this project…
After centuries on the Mediterranean seafloor, the Lighthouse of Alexandria is emerging through a blend of heavy lifting and high-tech imaging. Archaeologists recently recovered 22 massive stone blocks from the site of this ancient wonder, including the original monumental door lintels and threshold stones. Each block, weighing up to 80 tons, represents a critical piece…
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