Introduction to Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) and Basic Data Processing in R
Instructor: Dr. Jonathan L Batchelor Description: This four-hour online workshop provides a practical introduction to Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) and the essential steps for processing LiDAR data in R. Participants will learn how to locate and acquire raw point cloud datasets from publicly available sources, then process them to create Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and Digital Surface Models (DSM). The workshop will also cover calculating canopy metrics and visualizing point clouds. Through a series of guided, hands-on exercises, attendees will gain the skills to move from raw ALS data to actionable information, building a solid foundation for more advanced LiDAR analyses in forestry, environmental monitoring, and land management contexts. No prior LiDAR experience is required. More details here.
