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Introduction to Aerial LiDAR

Name: Introduction to Aerial LiDAR
Brand: iRed Limited
Price: 619.16 GBP
Availability: InStock

£619.16

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Location:Emsworth - Hampshire

Date:28th - 31st August

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Course Duration: Can be a full-day intensive course, a 2-3 day workshop, or spread over several shorter sessions depending on depth desired.

Target Audience: Professionals with a background in GIS, surveying, remote sensing, forestry, or environmental sciences. Beginners welcome, but a basic understanding of geospatial concepts is helpful.

Course Objectives:

Understand the fundamental principles of LiDAR technology.
Learn about different types of aerial LiDAR systems and their applications.
Become familiar with the LiDAR data acquisition workflow.
Gain hands-on experience with basic LiDAR data processing and visualization.
Explore real-world case studies of LiDAR applications.

Day 1

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Module 1: LiDAR Fundamentals

o What
is LiDAR and how does it work?

o Components
of a LiDAR system (laser, scanner, GPS/IMU)

o Types
of LiDAR (discrete return, waveform)

o Key
LiDAR terminology (point cloud, intensity, returns)

·
Module 2: Aerial LiDAR Systems and Platforms

o Fixed-wing
vs. rotary-wing aircraft

o UAV-based
LiDAR systems

o Mobile
and terrestrial LiDAR

o Sensor
specifications and considerations

Day 2

·
Module 3: LiDAR Data Acquisition Workflow

o Mission
planning and flight parameters

o Ground
control points

o Data
calibration and quality control

o LiDAR
data formats (LAS, LAZ)

·
Module 4: Introduction to LiDAR Data Processing

o Overview
of LiDAR processing software

o Point
cloud classification (ground, vegetation, buildings)

o Digital
Elevation Models (DEMs, DTMs, DSMs)

Day 3

·
Module 5: LiDAR Data Visualization and Analysis

o 3D
visualization techniques

o Basic
analysis tools (cross-sections, volume calculations)

o Intensity
data applications

·
Module 6: LiDAR Applications and Case Studies

o Forestry
and vegetation mapping

o Urban
planning and infrastructure

o Archaeology
and cultural heritage

o Coastal
monitoring and flood modeling

o (Tailor
case studies to the interests of your audience)

Hands-On Activities
(Interspersed throughout the course)

·
Software Demonstrations: Showcase popular LiDAR processing
software (e.g., LAStools, CloudCompare, commercial packages)

·
Data Exploration: Provide sample LiDAR datasets for
participants to visualize and manipulate.

·
Project Work (Optional): For longer courses, assign a
small-scale LiDAR data processing project.

Assessment

·
Quizzes or short knowledge checks throughout the course

·
Participation in discussions and activities

·
Final project presentation (if applicable)

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Email: training@ired.ac.uk | Call: 01243370296

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Where are your training sessions based?

Our training sessions are mostly held near our head office in Emsworth, Hampshire (UK). For larger groups (4 delegates or more), we can offer training on your site, however this will be subject to external checks carried out by one of our instructors to ensure it is safe to operate.

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