Additional Processing Options for Lidar Point Clouds (Chapters 22-24)

The final section of this manual, Section 6 (Chapters 22-24), reviews additional processing options for lidar point clouds. Chapter 22. Creating a Digital Elevation Model demonstrates creating a digital elevation model from classified points. Please note, to create a digital elevation model the lidar point cloud classification must be completed first. The final two chapters cover the topic of Surface Constraints. Surface Constraints can be applied during classification processes or prior to creating new datasets from an existing classified points cloud. Chapter 23. Creating Surface Constraints describes the various types of surface constraints and Chapter 24. Using Surface Constraints demonstrates using surface constraints and the resulting files.