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Based on 15 years of reserach on pointcloud data, professor Christopher Gomez's latest research examining airborne LiDAR technology for disaster recovery has been published in the British Geological Survey's journal Geohorizons.
The study focuses on the devastating January 1st, 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake (Mw 7.0) and demonstrates how advanced remote sensing can revolutionize post-disaster response in challenging terrain.
The research showcases LiDAR's remarkable versatility in penetrating dense vegetation to map landslides, detecting critical infrastructure damage including road network ruptures, and assessing building impacts through intensity-return analysis. These findings hold particular significance for rural and demographically declining regions where traditional assessment methods face limitations.
