Laser Scanning

Dear Colleagues,

The science of remote sensing has seen a disruptive change with laser scanning technology in the past years. Surveying objects in 3D space with lasers opened new perspectives and stimulated new research for innovative processing methods and applications. The ability of laser scanning to reach and measure surfaces behind partial occlusions (e.g., vegetation canopy) is one of many characteristics that make this technology unique. Today, laser sensors are present in a broad range of instruments, from orbiting to handheld platforms as well in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and mobile mapping systems.

Laser scanning technology is still undergoing important advances, such as increasing point densities from single-photon counting, multi-spectral laser scanners, full-waveform recording, and lighter sensors for UAVs. New processing methods, which allow sensors to do without GNSS positioning information, have opened new possibilities and applications for mapping where GNSS is not available (e.g., indoor, caves, under canopy). The proposed Special Issue welcomes reports describing innovative applications and latest technological advances related to laser scanning technology.

Prof. Francesco Pirotti
Dr. Xinlian Liang
Dr. Qi Chen
Guest Editors

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