Google Maps Integrates LiDAR Terrain Models

July 31, 2010
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The OpenTopography Portal is reporting that it appears Google is making use of bare earth terrain models derived from LiDAR. They provide a couple of examples of where the high resolution LiDAR data has been patched into the terrain layer.

It is no wonder that ESRI is concerned about these guys. It’s hard to compete with free.

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