Algorithm for Extracting Digital Terrain Models under Forest Canopy from Airborne LiDAR Data

Extracting digital elevationmodels (DTMs) from LiDAR data under forest canopy is a challenging task. This is because the forest canopy tends to block a portion of the LiDAR pulses from reaching the ground, hence introducing gaps in the data. This paper presents an algorithm for DTM extraction from L...

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Main Authors: Almasi S. Maguya, Virpi Junttila, Tuomo Kauranne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/6/7/6524