Optimization of LiDAR scanning and processing for automated structural evaluation of discontinuities in rockmasses

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Volumn 46, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 194-199

  Lato, Matt ^a   Diederichs, Mark S ^a   Hutchinson, D Jean ^a   Harrap, Rob ^a  

^a QUEEN S UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AUTOMATION; DISCONTINUITY; LIDAR; OPTIMIZATION; ROCK MASS CLASSIFICATION; STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS;

EID: 57649217275     PISSN: 13651609     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2008.04.007     Document Type: Article

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