The local costs of remote sensing: Examining the ethics of laser scanning in tropical forests

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Laser scanning, often referred to as lidar, has rapidly transformed how tropical forest regions are studied, monitored and understood across academic disciplines. The technology enables researchers to peer through dense forest canopies, rapidly providing high-resolution scans of

Laser scanning, often referred to as lidar, has rapidly transformed how tropical forest regions are studied, monitored and understood across academic disciplines. The technology enables researchers to peer through dense forest canopies, rapidly providing high-resolution scans of This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking certification. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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