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  • The use of LiDAR to identify forest transportation networks

    Creator:
    Beck, Storm J. C.
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    The production of high value non-conventional products, such as long utility poles; or the production of low value bulky products, such as chips or grindings; provide opportunities for forest owners to increase value from their forests. The transport of these products requires the use of specialized trucks and trailers. However,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ................................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 2 - LiDAR and Remote Sensing

  • Identification of layered cloud occurrences from the Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment and advanced very high resolution radiometer imagery

    Creator:
    Stevermer, Amy J.
    Abstract:
    Realistic assessment of the vertical distribution of clouds, particularly the occurrence of multi-layered systems, is critical for accurate calculations of radiative transfer in general circulation models. Such information is also useful in the design and improvement of satellite retrieval techniques. Current methods for retrieving cloud properties from satellite data assume...
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    Masters Thesis
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    the lidar data and the satellite imagery for comparison of the two sensing techniques as well as the

  • Examination of airborne discrete-return lidar in prediction and identification of unique forest attributes

    Creator:
    Wing, Brian M.
    Abstract:
    Airborne discrete-return lidar is an active remote sensing technology capable of obtaining accurate, fine-resolution three-dimensional measurements over large areas. Discrete-return lidar data produce three-dimensional object characterizations in the form of point clouds defined by precise x, y and z coordinates. The data also provide intensity values for each point that...
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    Dissertation
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Kevin D. Boston Airborne discrete-return lidar is an active remote sensing technology

  • Lidar-based Post-earthquake Pavement Damage Classification System

    Creator:
    Shakya, Suzanna
    Abstract:
    3D laser scanning has been used extensively in engineering reconnaissance surveys to capture perishable data in an efficient, reliable, and precise manner. Many insights on damage can be obtained from the data through various methods of post-processing; however, many of these techniques are often labor intensive. This delay reduces the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Literature Review/ Background Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) or lidar is a powerful remote sensing

  • Accuracy assessment of LiDAR point cloud geo-referencing

    Creator:
    Williams, Keith E.
    Abstract:
    Three-dimensional laser scanning has revolutionized spatial data acquisition and can be completed from a variety of platforms including airborne (ALS), mobile (MLS), and static terrestrial (TLS) laser scanning. MLS is a rapidly evolving technology that provides increases in efficiency and safety over static TLS, while still providing similar levels of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is an active (i.e. energy is emitted) method for remotely sensing

  • Estimating volume and value on standing timber in hybrid poplar plantations using terrestrial laser scanning : a case study

    Creator:
    Barnett, Jennifer S.
    Abstract:
    Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) may provide a way to increase timber value recovery by replacing manual timber cruising with a simple-to-use, cost-effective alternative. TLS has been studied in several trials worldwide. Past studies have not compared TLS based estimates with mill estimates of stem value and volume. Three differently stocked...
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    Masters Thesis
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    combination of remote sensing data collection (Aerial LiDAR) and ground collected information could produce

  • Remote sensing of forest aboveground biomass using the Geoscience Laser Altimeter System

    Creator:
    Pflugmacher, Dirk
    Abstract:
    Accurate estimates of forest aboveground biomass are needed to reduce uncertainties in the terrestrial carbon flux. The Geoscience Laser Altimeter System (GLAS) onboard the Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite is now the first spaceborne lidar sensor that will provide global estimates of vegetation height. This study investigated the utility...
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    Masters Thesis
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    presented on November 30, 2007. Title: Remote Sensing of Forest Aboveground Biomass using the

  • Estimation and modeling of selected forest metrics with lidar and Landsat

    Creator:
    Strunk, Jacob L.
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    Lidar is able to provide height and cover information which can be used to estimate selected forest attributes precisely. However, for users to evaluate whether the additional cost and complication associated with using Lidar merits adoption requires that the protocol to use lidar be thoroughly described and that a basis...
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    Dissertation
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    ....................................................................................... 2 1.1.2 Remote sensing

  • Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) : what we can and cannot see in the forest for the trees

    Creator:
    Edson, Curtis B.
    Abstract:
    Recently concerns over anthropogenic carbon pollution have received increased global attention and research in forest biomass and carbon sequestration has gained momentum. Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) remote sensing has in the last decade demonstrated forest measurement and biomass estimation potential. The project objective was to compare LiDAR forest biomass...
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    Dissertation
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    Ranging (LiDAR) remote sensing has in the last decade demonstrated forest measurement and biomass