GSA 2014: Introduction to Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Earth Science Research and Education


Course Description
This one-day course will provide faculty, students, and professionals with an introduction to Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS—aka ground-based LiDAR). TLS provides high-resolution three-dimensional images of geologic features, and has emerged as 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 applications. A combination of lectures and hands-on demonstrations of TLS equipment and data processing will be used. Introduction to Terrestrial Laser Scanning (Ground-Based LiDAR) for Earth Science Research
When: Sat., 18 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Harbour Centre Policy Room 1600
Cost: US$41. Includes lunch.
Instructors: Christopher Crosby, UNAVCO; Marianne Okal, UNAVCO; Carlos Aiken, Univ. of Texas at Dallas Cosponsor: UNAVCO
Geological Society of America Annual Meeting Short Course, Vancouver, BC

Introduction to Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Earth Science Research and Education

Sat., 18 Oct. 2014, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Harbour Centre Policy Room 1600
Instructors: Christopher Crosby, UNAVCO; Marianne Okal, UNAVCO; Carlos Aiken, Univ. of Texas at Dallas

This one-day course will provide faculty, students, and professionals with an introduction to Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS—aka ground-based LiDAR). TLS provides high-resolution three-dimensional images of geologic features, and has emerged as 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 applications. A combination of lectures and hands-on demonstrations of TLS equipment and data processing will be used.

Presentations:
- Course welcome, lidar & TLS introduction, science applications (Crosby)
- TLS Parameters, Workflows and Field Methods (Okal) 
- TLS data products and analysis (Crosby)
- TLS support resources, community lidar resources, future directions (Crosby) 
 


Article ID: 809
Created: October 18, 2014
Last Updated: October 18, 2014
Author: Chris Crosby

Online URL: https://kb.unavco.org/article/gsa-2014-introduction-to-terrestrial-laser-scanning-for-earth-science-research-and-education-809.html