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.
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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Article ID: 868
Created: September 18, 2019
Last Updated: September 20, 2019
Author: Chris Crosby
Online URL: https://kb.unavco.org/article/gsa-2019-short-course-501-high-resolution-topography-and-3d-imaging-i-introduction-to-terrestrial-laser-scanning-868.html