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Lidar Base Specification: Table of Contents

Lidar Base Specification 2024 rev. A

Table of Contents

The major headings link to pages which contain the specifications for that section. 

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Revision History
Collection
Data Processing and Handling
Deliverables
Digital Elevation Model Surface Treatments
References
Tables
  • Table 1: Aggregate nominal pulse spacing and density.
  • Table 2: Relative vertical accuracy for light detection and ranging swath data.
  • Table 3: Land cover classes.
  • Table 4: Absolute vertical accuracy for light detection and ranging data and digital elevation models.
  • Table 5: Minimum light detection and ranging data classification scheme.
  • Table 6: Minimum digital elevation model cell size.
Figures
  1. Image showing single coverage collection, no overlap.
  2. Image showing designed double coverage collection, 50-percent overlap.
  3. Image showing designed double coverage collection, cross-flights with 20-percent overlap.
  4. Example of survey point delivery in a GeoPackage.
  5. Example of a swath separation image.
Glossary
Appendix 1: Maximum Surface Height Raster 
Appendix 2: Hydro-Flattening Reference 
Appendix 3: Light Detection and Ranging Metadata Example 
Appendix 4: Light Detection and Ranging Metadata Template 
Appendix 5: Well-Known Text Coordinate Reference System Examples
Appendix 6: Supplemental Information
Appendix 7: Common Data Upgrades