July 26 2025
DEM Application Analysis in the Aeronautical Survey Program is an ongoing process. Research is currently being done in the following areas:
  • Development of high-accuracy digital surface models (DSMs) from NGS aerial photography or other remote sensing technologies.
  • Investigation of techniques for utilizing obstruction data collected in the field to update elevations in the DSMs.
  • Comparison of digital photogrammetry, hyperspectral, and LIDAR data for airport obstruction analysis.
  • Creation of simulated runway approaches ("fly-throughs") as an aid to planning and field survey personnel.
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National Ocean Service/
National Geodetic Survey

Last modified: May 16 2017
Remote Sensing Division Research & Development