Mobile laser scanning applied to the earth sciences
September 3, 2013
Lidar (light detection and ranging), a method by which the precise time of flight of emitted pulses of laser energy is measured and converted to distance for reflective targets, has helped scientists make topographic maps of Earth's surface at scales as fine as centimeters. These maps have allowed the discovery and analysis of myriad otherwise unstudied features, such as fault scarps, river channels, and even ancient ruins [Glennie et al., 2013b].
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2013 |
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Title | Mobile laser scanning applied to the earth sciences |
DOI | 10.1002/2013EO360002 |
Authors | Benjamin A. Brooks, Craig Glennie, Kenneth W. Hudnut, Todd Ericksen, Darren Hauser |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union |
Index ID | 70118332 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Earthquake Science Center |