LiDAR — Light Detection and Ranging Reference
Quick-reference skill for LiDAR technology, point cloud data processing, scanner configuration, and mapping applications.
When to Use
- Processing point cloud data (LAS/LAZ/PCD formats)
- Configuring LiDAR scanners for survey or mapping
- Understanding scan patterns and coordinate systems
- Filtering, classifying, or visualizing point cloud data
- Choosing between airborne, terrestrial, and mobile LiDAR
Commands
intro
scripts/script.sh intro
LiDAR fundamentals — how it works, types of systems, key specifications.
formats
scripts/script.sh formats
Point cloud file formats: LAS, LAZ, PCD, E57, PLY, XYZ.
processing
scripts/script.sh processing
Point cloud processing pipeline — filtering, registration, classification, meshing.
coordinate
scripts/script.sh coordinate
Coordinate systems and georeferencing — WGS84, UTM, local, IMU/GNSS integration.
scanners
scripts/script.sh scanners
LiDAR scanner types and major manufacturers — Velodyne, SICK, Leica, FARO, Ouster.
applications
scripts/script.sh applications
LiDAR applications: autonomous vehicles, surveying, forestry, archaeology, BIM.
tools
scripts/script.sh tools
Software tools for point cloud processing — CloudCompare, PDAL, PCL, LAStools, QGIS.
checklist
scripts/script.sh checklist
LiDAR survey planning and quality assurance checklist.
help
scripts/script.sh help
version
scripts/script.sh version
Configuration
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
LIDAR_DIR |
Data directory (default: ~/.lidar/) |
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