Practice Data Acquisition Parameters (9.2.4) - Airborne and Terrestrial Laser Scanning
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Data Acquisition Parameters

Practice - Data Acquisition Parameters

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does flying altitude affect in ALS?

💡 Hint: Think about how high the scanner is operating.

Question 2 Easy

What is pulse frequency?

💡 Hint: It relates to how often the scanner sends out pulses.

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Question 1

What is the effect of flying altitude in ALS?

It increases scan angle
It affects point density
It decreases swath width

💡 Hint: Think about how height might change the detail of the scan.

Question 2

True or False: A higher pulse frequency results in a denser point cloud.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the number of pulses sent reflects density.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Devise a strategy for flying altitude and swath width to map a city with varied terrains (flat areas vs. hills). Consider the impact on data quality.

💡 Hint: Plan according to the landscape features.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze potential issues that could arise from incorrectly setting the pulse frequency in an urban environment with buildings of varied heights.

💡 Hint: Balance quality and efficiency for the project.

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