Case Study: Using LiDAR for Altimetry & Terrain Following

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LightWare LiDAR has released a case study highlighting how the company’s SF30/D LiDAR was used by SPH Engineering for over-water altimetry and terrain following.

Using LiDAR for Altimetry & Terrain FollowingThe case study covers:

  • Why SPH Engineering chose to work with LightWare
  • The advantages of the SF30/D LiDAR sensor
  • The continued collaboration between SPH Engineering and LightWare LiDAR

To find out more about the SF30/D LiDAR and the benefits it can provide for altimetry and assistance in terrain following. Read the full case study on the LightWare website.

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