LiDAR

About this course

Turn laser-scanning observations into useful terrain, canopy and building products through point-cloud classification, data integration and independent quality checks.

This practitioner course is part of the Earth Observation & Remote Sensing school. Delivery: Self-Paced / Instructor-Led. Estimated study time: 16 h.

Course curriculum

• Module 1 — How Laser Scanning Works
• Module 2 — Point Clouds and Formats
• Module 3 — Ground Classification and Terrain Models
• Module 4 — Surface and Canopy Height Models
• Module 5 — Buildings and Structures
• Module 6 — Forest Structure Metrics
• Module 7 — LiDAR with Optical Data
• Module 8 — Accuracy and Quality Control

Applied learning

• Case Study — The Survey That Passed on Average
• Lab 1 — A terrain model for the Water Board
• Lab 2 — Canopy heights, trees and biomass for the Forestry Office
• Lab 3 — Building heights for a 3D city model, with quality control
• Capstone — A Quality-Controlled LiDAR Product

Who this course is for

GIS / Remote Sensing Professional; Researcher; Government Professional

Prerequisites

NE-RS-101

Course details

• Course code: NE-RS-203
• Level: Practitioner
• Estimated duration: 16 h
• Delivery: Self-Paced / Instructor-Led

Course materials are in pilot review.