Data Management and Pre-Processing Network
The basic data management and pre-processing network focuses on ways LiDAR data can be geofenced, or geo-processed for derivative products.
Example applications/utilities:
- Extraction of user-defined areas to make data transfer and sharing more efficient
- Utilities to generate derivative data products leveraging the base LiDAR source data
- Configurable models to provide user friendly interfaces to perform complex tasks
- Others? We are open for suggestions

Model builder workflow. Source: ESRI ArcNews
Links:
- LiDAR Introduction Tutorial - US Forest Service
- Considerations for Using LiDAR Data - A Project Implementation Guide - US Forest Service
- First Order LiDAR Metrics - A Supporting Document for LiDAR Deliverables - US Forest Service
- LiDAR Derivatives Processing and Analysis - US Forest Service
- Advanced LiDAR Processing - US Forest Service
- LiDAR Fusion Tutorial - US Forest Service
- Introduction to LiDAR Modeling with R - US Forest Service
- Downloading and Extracting LIDAR ZIP Files from PASDA (Python Script) - John Smoluk, PA DCNR, Bureau of Forestry
- LP 360 Video Series - LIDARLAB
- Leveraging LiDAR | Beta - Geoff Taylor, ESRI
Become a member of the network:
If you are interested in joining the Data Management and Pre-Processing application network please complete the form below and and click the "Submit" button. Members of the network may be invited to attend conference calls or meetings and will be able to submit reference materials such as tools, code, scripts, papers, etc.
For additional information contact:
- Kenneth Juengling [email protected]