Ongoing
Tom Morgan, IDEA
Red LiDAR data (acquired by IBM) for high resolution topography is being used to characterize the forest surrounding Lake George to quantify the species composition of the forest canopy. Forest canopy images plus tree height, crown size and shape statistics have been produced for calibration with site visits. Satellite and aerial photography are being used to locate and investigate changes in the forest cover. Where near shore green LiDAR overlaps with red LiDAR coverage, the combination of the two is being used to investigate vegetation type.