Integration potential of INFOMAR airborne LIDAR bathymetry with external onshore LIDAR data sets

Coveney, S. and Monteys, X. (2011) Integration potential of INFOMAR airborne LIDAR bathymetry with external onshore LIDAR data sets. Journal of Coastal Research, 62, pp. 19-29. (doi: 10.2112/SI_62_3)

Abstract

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data are captured by a range of agencies for a wide array of applications in the coastal zone. Topographic and bathymetric LiDAR are typically captured for different purposes, and each is characterised by its own survey design considerations. This can result in LiDAR data being captured multiple times in order to meet the specific needs of different agencies. While the requirements and of topographic and bathymetric LiDAR are always likely to differ, there is scope for consideration of the issues that constitute barriers to data integration as well as assessment of potential for data integration. The major issues that are encountered when attempting to integrate coastal bathymetric and topographic LiDAR data are assessed in this paper using INFOMAR bathymetric data, topographic data emanating from the Irish National mapping agency, and topographic LiDAR captured by the coastal defense agency in Ireland. The findings of this study highlight some of the general issues that may assist or hinder LiDAR integration anywhere, and the successful integration of the datasets tested suggest opportunities at a national context.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Special Issue: Applied LIDAR Techniques
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Coveney, Dr Seamus
• Authors: Coveney, S., and Monteys, X.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences > Geography
• Journal Name: Journal of Coastal Research
• ISSN: 0749-0208
• ISSN (Online): 1551-5036