Module: Deriving ecological indices from LiDAR data

Basic LiDAR data processing to derive meaningful forest related parameters

Dates: Tue, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 29

Outcomes

You can handle and manipulate LAS data
You can calculate common indices focussed on a reproducible processing chain
You are capable to decide the adequate algorithms and parameterisation for a given context

LiDAR Enhanced Forest Inventory - Demystified. The basic principles of 3D pointcloud data analysis in the forest

Screencast 5 min

Lidar Remote Sensing of Forest Structure, Biomass and Dynamics

Reference Supplemental

Reading and writing LAS data, calculating metrics plotting results

Reference Textbook

Script Tutorial

Calculating Metrics

Skript

Reading and summarising LiDAR article. Identification of 5-10 non highly correlated Indices. Calculation of this indices

Outcome(s) assessed: Dealing with 3D point clouds

Obligate Submission 30 Nov 11:59 PM