Lidar Base Specification 2022 rev. A is now available!
The 3DEP Lidar Base Specification 2022 rev. A is now available!
The latest version of the Lidar Base Specification contains some important updates.
Revisions for LBS 2022 rev. A
- References to waveform collection and delivery were removed from Collection Requirements, Data Processing and Handling, and Deliverables.
- A clarification was made in Data Processing and Handling: Point Classification that classification codes shall not be used in lieu of the overlap bit flag to identify overlap points.
- A change was made in Data Processing and Handling: Units of Reference to add a preference for consistent units in all three dimensions.
- A new section was added to Deliverables requiring delivery of survey point data in a GeoPackage.
Keep track of pending revisions at the LBS Revision Status page
When linking to the Lidar Base Specification, please use this shortcut: https://www.usgs.gov/3DEP/lidarspec
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