Practice - Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS)
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Practice Questions
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What does ALS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the technology and data collection method.
Name one component of ALS.
💡 Hint: Consider what devices are needed for scanning.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technology does ALS use for data collection?
💡 Hint: Consider the full name of LiDAR.
True or False: ALS is only effective in clear weather.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of rain or fog.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the effectiveness of ALS in urban environments where buildings obstruct the laser signals.
💡 Hint: Consider alternatives or solutions that might improve data collection.
Discuss how variations in pulse frequency and flying altitude could impact an ALS project aimed at mapping a dense forest.
💡 Hint: What is the relationship between altitude and data resolution?
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