An easy-to-follow video tutorial on LiDAR processing with LAStools recorded in two parts (1, 2) in Baja California on April 8th 2015 as part of a 3 day workshop at CICESE in Ensenada. It includes a presentation but is mostly a hands-on that you can follow after downloading LAStools. For the first part skip to the 45th minute (or use this direct link):
It introduces LiDAR processing with examples of different projects such as flood mapping in the Philippines, canopy modeling in the Canary Islands, conflict-archaeology in Polish forests, and other laser adventures. This is followed by a hands-on of the core steps of LiDAR processing using LAStools: (1) LiDAR quality checking, (2) LiDAR preparation (tiling, classifying, cleaning), (3) manual editing of LiDAR files, (4) LiDAR derivative creation (DTM/DSM/…). These steps are repeated in more depth in the second part:
The second part ends with a detailed exploration of full waveform data in PulseWaves format after 3 hours and 9 minutes (or use this direct link). Here a summary of the entire 3 day event provided by OpenTopography. We are very grateful to Dr. Alejandro Hinosa for organizing this amazing event and the sponsorship by CONACyT and CICESE.