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BCAL LiDAR Tools

BCAL LiDAR Tools are open-source tools developed by Idaho State University, Boise Center Aerospace Laboratory (BCAL). These tools can be used for processing, analyzing and visualizing LiDAR data. They are written in IDL programming language and is intended to be used as add-on in the ENVI remote sensing software package.

FUSION /LDV

FUSION is a LIDAR data conversion, analysis, and display software suite. FUSION allows 3-dimensional terrain and canopy surface models and LIDAR data to be fused with more traditional 2-dimensional imagery (e.g., orthophotographs, topographic maps, satellite imagery, GIS shapefiles). FUSION processes raw LIDAR data into a number of vegetation metrics. Canopy- and ground-level surface models can be produced; and then, by simple differing, canopy height models can be generated.

MCC-LIDAR

MCC-LIDAR is a C++ application for processing LiDAR data in forested environments. It classifies data points as ground or non-ground using the Multiscale Curvature Classification algorithm.

Merrick's Mars Explorer

Robust commercial version of the MARS® software suite featuring support for 64-bit data processing, LiDAR data classification, QC tools, and enhanced visualization capabilities.

Merrick's Mars Viewer

Free viewing application supports basic LiDAR data navigation and 3D visualization – the perfect tool for casual users.

Quick Terrain Modeler

Quick Terrain Modeler is the world’s premier 3D point cloud and terrain visualization software package. Designed for use with LiDAR, but flexible enough to accommodate other 3D data sources, Quick Terrain Modeler provides an easy to use software experience that allows users to work with significantly more data, render larger models, analyze data faster, and export a variety of products. These benefits enable very powerful, yet simple and intuitive, terrain exploitation.

SCOP++

SCOP++ software provides fast and fully automatic classification of LIDAR point clouds into terrain and off-terrain points. The new enhanced filtering process now easily detects large man-made structures as well as low vegetation objects.

Terrasolid

Terrasolid software packages are used world-wide for airborne and mobile Lidar data and image processing. Each package alone fills well the requirements of their specific task. However the best you benefit bundling different applications together and perform the whole work flow - data calibration, point classification, image processing and delivery product production - in one software environment.

USGS Metadata Tool

Create and edit FGDC standard complaint metadata for LiDAR LAS files and derived raster products

VG4D SmartLiDAR Analyzer

VG4D SmartLiDAR solution is a complete end-to-end, stand alone software solution for all different types of LiDAR/Point Cloud datasets. It is a complete lifecycle solution designed to identify any data collection issues in the field. It intelligently rectifies collected data to real world coordinates to ensure accuracy. It then uses that accurate dataset to extract vital information through an optimized streamlined workflow.

Notes:

  • A more comprehensive list of open-source lidar processing software is available at OpenTopography Tools Registry.
  • Listing of the software does not imply any endorsement by Idaho LiDAR Consortium

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