Using LiDAR technologies to enhance operations
BY PHILIP CHARLTON, Utility Arborist Association
In March 2014, utility vegetation managers from throughout North America gathered in Fort Worth, Texas to share their experience with the use of LiDAR (light detection and ranging) remote sensing technologies in the management of vegetation growing in and around their utility infrastructure. The managers that participated had over 700 years of combined experience in the electric utility industry.
Collectively, the participating...
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