3D Elevation Program—Virtual USA in 3D

Vicki Lukas; J. M. Stoker

doi:10.3133/fs20163022

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3D Elevation Program—Virtual USA in 3D

Vicki Lukas·J. M. Stoker

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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) uses a laser system called ‘lidar’ (light detection and ranging) to create a virtual reality map of the Nation that is very accurate. 3D maps have many uses with new uses being discovered all the time.

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Vicki Lukas, J. M. Stoker. 2016-04-14. 3D Elevation Program—Virtual USA in 3D. https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20163022

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