Assignment 1

The objective of this assignment is to generate digital surface models from raw LiDAR data.

 

Assignment Task: With reference to specific examples, describe the advantages of airborne Lidar data for producing digital elevation models (DEMs) compared to traditional ground survey.  Describe a processing model to generate DEMs from raw Lidar data.  Provide a flow diagram showing the stages and processes involved, describing any limitations of the processes.  Clearly describe the assumptions made in these processes and any other alternative approaches.  Your report must include (i.e. embed within your report) answers to the questions set out in this handout and some figures and graphs from this practical and should refer to the literature where possible.

Assignment word count is 2000 (excluding references)

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