Webinar 1: An Overview of LIDAR

September 10, 2012 @ 3:00pm ET

• An overview of airborne LIDAR technology (How it Works)
• LIDAR Parameters (Density, Resolution, Precision, Network and Local Accuracy)
• Datums and Coordinate Reference Systems
• Accuracy considerations
• ASPRS LIDAR data format, LAS
• Uses of LIDAR Data – Data applications

Presentation Slides for Webinar 1: An Overview of LiDAR

Sample Dataset for Webinar 1

Sample dataset 1 (.zip file containing ASFPM_1.las)
Download an evaluation copy of LP360 here: lp360.com

Webinar 2: Specifying LIDAR Collection Projects

October 22, 2012 @ 3:00pm ET

• Product-driven specification methods
• How performance specifications affect project cost
• Cost/Performance trade-offs
• “Buy-ups” – cost/benefit considerations
• Breakline (e.g. “hydro-flattening”) considerations
• Specifying data deliverables
• Specifying data accuracy
• Specifying data formats and media
• Data Rights
• Monitoring Projects

Presentation Slides for Webinar 2: Specifying LIDAR Collection Projects

Webinar 3: LIDAR Acceptance and QC

November 9, 2012 @ 3:00pm ET

• What is the cost of not doing QC?
• A discussion of performance parameters
• Importance of independent ground control
• Data delivery strategies
• QC Program Strategies
• Quantitative Checks
• Vertical accuracy testing – relative and absolute
• Qualitative checks
• Communicating issues

Presentation Slides for Webinar 3: LIDAR Acceptance and QC

Webinar 4: Using LIDAR Data

December 10, 2012 @ 3:00pm ET

• Basic 3D visualization
• Intelligent data thinning – Model Key Points
• Generating derived products (for example, gridded elevation files)
• Generating contours
• Adding breaklines – enhanced elevation models
• Advanced topics – Adding value via local data extraction

Presentation Slides for Webinar 4: Using LIDAR Data