Foreword
Preface
Authors
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction to LiDAR
1.1.1 LiDAR
1.1.2 Characteristics of LiDAR
1.1.3 Classification of LiDAR
1.1.4 Development History of LiDAR
1.2 LiDAR System
1.2.1 LiDAR System Composition
1.2.2 Major Commercial LiDAR Systems
1.2.3 Data Format and Processing Software
1.3 LiDAR Remote Sensing Applications
1.3.1 Topographic Mapping
1.3.2 Forest Resource Investigation
1.3.3 Digital Cities
1.3.4 Digital Power Grid
1.3.5 Crop Monitoring
1.3.6 Cultural Heritage Digitization and Preservation
1.3.7 Unmanned Driving
1.3.8 Transportation Route Planning
1.3.9 Mine Monitoring
1.3.10 Other Applications
1.4 Summary
Exercises
References
Chapter 2 LiDAR Remote Sensing Principles
2.1 LiDAR Ranging Principle
2.1.1 Ranging Principle of Pulsed LiDAR
2.1.2 Ranging Principle of Phased LiDAR
2.1.3 Ranging Precision of LiDAR
2.2 LiDAR Radiation Principle
2.2.1 LiDAR Equation
2.2.2 LiDAR Waveform Model
2.2.3 LiDAR Radiative Transfer Model
2.3 Principles of LiDAR on Different Platforms
2.3.1 Spaceborne LiDAR
2.3.2 Airborne LiDAR
2.3.3 Terrestrial LiDAR
2.4 Principles of LiDAR with Different Methods of Detection and Digitization
2.4.1 Full-Waveform LiDAR
2.4.2 Discrete Return LiDAR
2.4.3 Photon Counting LiDAR
2.5 Influence Mechanism of the Sky on the LiDAR Signal
2.5.1 Effect of Atmosphere
2.5.2 Effect of Sunlight
2.6 Summary
Exercises
References