Emerging technologies provide scientists with methods to measure Earth processes in new ways. One of these technologies--ultra-high-resolution, ground-based light detection and ranging (lidar)--is being used by USGS Western Geographic Science Center scientists to characterize the role of wind and fire processes in shaping desert landscapes of the Southwest United States.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2011 |
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Title | Using terrestrial light detection and ranging (lidar) technology for land-surface analysis in the Southwest |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20113017 |
Authors | Christopher E. Soulard, Rian Bogle |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2011-3017 |
Index ID | fs20113017 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Western Geographic Science Center |