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Lesson 10j1 - Importing and Visualizing 3DEP Point Cloud Data with QGIS

By National Geospatial Program
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Detailed Description

This National Map training video will demonstrate how to use QGIS, a free and open-source GIS software, to import and visualize lidar point cloud data from the USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). 

Timestamps

01:05 Introduction
02:14 Download Lesson Sample Data
03:28 Overview of QGIS
05:03 QGIS Interface Setup and Plugin Installation
07:25 Import and Explore a LAS Lidar Point Cloud Tile in QGIS
11:14 Filter and Symbolize Point Cloud Data
14:44 Visualize and Navigate Point Cloud in 3D
18:23 Use the Elevation Profile Tool
19:28 Lesson Summary and Conclusion

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Length:
00:20:09

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Public Domain.

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