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GSA 2019 Short Course: 501. High Resolution Topography and 3D Imaging I: Introduction to Terrestrial Laser Scanning

868  Chris Crosby September 20, 2019  Short Courses

Geological Society of America Annual Meeting Short Course, Phoenix, AZ

501. High Resolution Topography and 3D Imaging I: Introduction to Terrestrial Laser Scanning

Fri., 20 Sept., 8 a.m.–5 p.m 

Room 103AB, West Building, Phoenix Convention Center

Instructors: Christopher Crosby & Keith Williams, UNAVCO

Abstract: This one-day course will provide faculty, students, and professionals with an introduction to terrestrial laser scanning (TLS a.k.a., ground-based lidar) for research and education. TLS provides high-resolution three-dimensional images of geologic features and is a powerful tool for applications ranging from outcrop mapping to analysis of earth-surface processes. The course will focus on TLS technology, data collection, processing and analysis, and examples of science and educational applications. A combination of lectures and hands-on demonstrations of TLS equipment and data processing will be used. 

Agenda

8:00 AM     Welcome & Course Introduction, About UNAVCO

8:30 AM     Intro to laser scanning, Applications Examples (Crosby)

9:30 AM     Break

9:50 AM     Overview of Data Acquisition Concepts & TLS Workflow (Williams)

11:00 AM    Hands on demos w/ scanner (1/2 group, 2x scanners - outside)

                 Overview of Data Processing and Analysis (1/2 group - classroom)

12:30 PM    LUNCH

1:30 PM     Hands on demos w/ scanner (1/2 group, 2x scanners)

                 Overview of Data Processing and Analysis (1/2 group - classroom)

3:00 PM     Future trends, community support resources, educational resources. Afternoon session Q&A and concluding thoughts.

 

3:45 PM     Review scan data

4:20 PM     Participants fill out GSA course evaluations

4:30 PM     Adjourn

 

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