3D Elevation Program—Virtual USA in 3D
Fact Sheet
2016-3022
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) uses a laser system called ‘lidar’ (light detection and ranging) to create a virtual reality map of the Nation that is very accurate. 3D maps have many uses with new uses being discovered all the time.
Suggested Citation
Lukas, Vicki, Stoker, J.M., 2016, 3D Elevation Program—Virtual USA in 3D: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2016–3022, 1 p., https://dx.doi.org/10.3133/fs20163022.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | 3D Elevation Program—Virtual USA in 3D |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2016-3022 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20163022 |
| Publication Date | April 14, 2016 |
| Year Published | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Geospatial Program |
| Description | 1 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |