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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |