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Laser Vegetation Imaging Sensor (LVIS) Dataset over Costa Rica
 Entry ID: GSFC_LVIS_CentralAmerica_1998

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Summary
Abstract: Laser Vegetation Imaging Sensor (LVIS) data collected over Costa Rica in 1998.
Related URL
Link: GET DATA
Description: Costa Rica 1998 Data Files.

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE
Description: LVIS project homepage.
ISO Topic Category
BIOTA
ELEVATION
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Platform
Aircraft Ancillary Description
Instrument
LVIS >Laser Vegetation Imaging Sensor Ancillary Description
LIDAR >Light Detection and Ranging Ancillary Description
Project
LVIS >LASER VEGETATION IMAGING SENSOR Supplemental Info
Quality All reasonable efforts have been made to remove data affected to any degree by questionable observational conditions, however questionable data likely are still present. Here are the currently-identified issues with the LVIS dataset:

Canopy height bias.

1. Low-lying ground fog was present in some areas (swamps, river valleys etc). This will cause ... View entire text
Access Constraints While substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of data and documentation, complete accuracy of data sets can not be guaranteed. All data are made available "as is". The LVIS team can not assume responsibility for damages resulting from mis-use or mis-interpretation of datasets or from errors or omissions that may exist in the data. Data users are welcome to collaborate with the ... View entire text
Use Constraints See data use at the project home page.
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
JAMES B BLAIR
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 301-614-6741
Email: James.B.Blair at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center
Mailstop 694.0
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Publications/References
J. B. Blair, D. L. Rabine, and M. A. Hofton, The Laser Vegetation Imaging Sensor (LVIS): A medium-altitude, digitization-only, airborne laser altimeter for mapping vegetation and topography, ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 54, 115-122, 1999.

Processing of NASA LVIS elevation and canopy (LGE, LCE and LGW) data products, version 1.01. J. B. Blair, M. A. Hofton, and D. L. Rabine. http://lvis.gsfc.nasa.gov, 2006.
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