The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Maine’s Economy
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Introduction
Inland flooding, sea-level rise, and pollution pose challenges for Maine’s infrastructure and natural resources. A highly detailed, three-dimensional (3D) model of the Earth’s surface is allowing the State of Maine to address these challenges in an increasingly comprehensive and timely manner. In addition, highly accurate elevation data facilitate land development, forest management, agricultural practices, and wildlife conservation, all of which are key pillars of Maine’s economy. Critical applications that meet the State’s management needs depend on light detection and ranging (lidar) data that provide a highly detailed 3D model of the Earth’s surface and aboveground features.
Suggested Citation
Walters, D.H., 2023, The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Maine’s economy: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2023–3036, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20233036
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Study Area
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Flood Risk Management
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Coastal Zone Management
- Forest Resources Management
- References Cited
Publication type | Report |
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Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Title | The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Maine’s economy |
Series title | Fact Sheet |
Series number | 2023-3036 |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20233036 |
Year Published | 2023 |
Language | English |
Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
Publisher location | Reston, VA |
Contributing office(s) | National Geospatial Program |
Description | 2 p. |
Country | United States |
State | Maine |
Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |