Lidar Base Specification Revision Status

The 3DEP Lidar Base Specification undergoes a continuous revision and update process.

Revision requests are submitted through the 3DEP Working Group (WG) and the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC).

Explanation about the status:

• Under review by ESRB (Elevation Specifications Review Board):
  • The revision has been through a preliminary review by the ESRB’s Technical Review Panel and is being reviewed by the board. Significant changes to the text of the revision should be expected throughout this stage.
• Approved by ESRB (Elevation Specifications Review Board):
  • The revision has been reviewed and approved by the ESRB and is awaiting approval by the 3DEP Working Group. Changes to the text are still likely.
• Provisional:
  • Revision has been through the entire approval process and is approved for use.
  • Revision will be incorporated in the next release of the Lidar Base Specification.
  • The specification should be followed for current and future work, if at all possible.
• Published:
  • Revision has been published in the Lidar Base Specification.
• Tabled:
  • Revision is still under consideration but has been postponed to a later, undetermined date. -see revision detail page for more information.

Revisions being considered for the next version of the Lidar Base Specification:

Revisions included in Lidar Base Specification 2025 rev. A:

Revisions included in Lidar Base Specification 2024 rev. A:

Revisions included in Lidar Base Specification 2023 rev. A:

Revisions included in Lidar Base Specification 2022 rev. A:

Revisions included in Lidar Base Specification 2021 rev. A:

Revisions included in Lidar Base Specification 2020 rev. A: