How to use LP360 Cloud Ground Classification

1. Introduction LP360 Cloud Ground Classification is a module available in LP360 Cloud, starting in 2024, and can be used to automatically classify the ground for data on the cloud. In this article we’ll explain step by step how to use the LP360 Cloud Ground Classification module. Refer to the LP360 Cloud Ground Classification –…

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True View 410 Hardware Users Guide

The True View 410 Hardware Users Guide covers the ins and outs of installing and operating the GeoCue True View 410 3D Imaging System (3DIS) (LIDAR/Cameras). Applies to firmware v3.0.7.1 Contents About GeoCue Group, Inc. 4 About True View® 410 5 A True View Cycle 5 True View Hardware Integration Kit (M600) 6 Installing the…

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Mapping Mangroves in LP360

A Pennsylvania State University Student Project by Travis Meyer   Introduction Mangroves fulfill an important niche in wetland ecology and play a significant role in modifying the global carbon budget. They harbor and provide shelter for the offspring of many species of water birds, fish, and reptiles, and sequester close to five times the amount…

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The USGS 3DEP Program and Why You Should Care

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a national 3D elevation program (3DEP) as part of its National Map initiative.  The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve the publicly available topographic information for the United States.  The 3DEP layer of the National…

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Ground targets for horizontal check for LIDAR data collection

An important evaluation to make when performing a QAQC analysis of a LIDAR data set is a control point comparison. Typically, this refers to checking the vertical accuracy of a LIDAR data set. In regards to vertical check/control point location: “Unlike horizontal checkpoints, vertical checkpoints are not necessarily required to be clearly defined or readily…

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Spatial Density Distribution

Quality control and quality assurance checks for LIDAR data continue to evolve as the industry identifies new ways to help ensure that data collections meet desired usage requirements. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) LIDAR Base Specification introduced a definition for spatial density distribution and regularity within LIDAR data. The requirement is that the spatial distribution…

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Testing the LP360 Volumetric Analysis Tool

In previous articles of GeoCue News we covered how the Volumetric Analysis Tool within LP360 works, and how it can be used within a project, LP360 Under the Hood: Volumetric Analysis and Volumetrics – Do it Right!, respectively. We’re often asked how accurate or reliable the volumetric results can be expected to be. In this…

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