Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR)
LIDAR is a remote sensing system that uses the speed of light to collect
millions of digital elevation points on the ground surface. Collecting
topographic data using LIDAR is becoming a popular method, for studies that need
high accuracy elevation products for a large area. There are many
resources to learn more about LIDAR. Below are some links that describe LIDAR.
Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ's) about LIDAR
(If you have a question about LIDAR data or topographic data in general, please
email us and it will get answered by a LIDAR expert.)
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What things should someone know before contracting to acquire LIDAR data?
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An engineer at Houston Engineering Inc. has written a paper on his lessons learned about acquiring LIDAR. To obtain this
paper visit the file bank.
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Is their a presentation available that describes LIDAR data?
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Yes, Please visit our file bank
to find slides provided by Horizons, Inc.
Below is a location map of known and planned LIDAR data for the Red River Basin. To obtain a point of contact, click a location on the
map. If you know of LIDAR data that is not on the map below, please let us know.
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