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 Automated Extraction of Highest LiDAR Return

Carter Matte's profile image
Carter Matte posted 11-26-2021 10:22
Hello,

I have a job requirement where a client is asking for an "ASCII file identifying the highest LiDAR point return per square meter." The area is about 285 000 sq m. So, I am looking for an option within TBC in order to automate this extraction.

Anyone have any input on whether such a macro exists?

Has anyone produced a similar deliverable? 

Is TBC the right program to run this type of operation?
Carter Matte's profile image
Carter Matte posted 11-29-2021 05:32

LASTools has a macro called "lasgrid" which does exactly this.

https://rapidlasso.com/lastools/

Fernando Calvo's profile image
Fernando Calvo posted 11-29-2021 06:06
Hi Ben,

this task would be possible in TBC programming a macro to do that. There are just a few developers worldwide capable to do this and as you are based in Canada (so far I guessed), you could get in touch with Rockpile Solutions from the US. Not sure whether there is any Canadian TBC developer.

I´m also developing solutions and Plugin under TBC, however, unfortunately I´m too busy right now with many other projects, so I´m afraid I cannot do it myself for now.

You can have a look at my next Buildings Plugin for TBC (in Beta version now) on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qszOp7mc5ck in case it can help you for your scanning projects.

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Fernando