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3DEP, lidar acquisition

2014 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Sample graphic of airborne lidar data acquisition. Target area is illuminated by pulsed laser light in the aircraft, Differences in laser return times and wavelengths are then used to make digital 3D representations of the selected ground sections.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.