M2: LiDAR

LiDAR

Module 2 we explored LiDAR- how its collected, what it is used for, how to create DEMs, DSMs, and calculate heights.

This lab turned into a test of patience and the best way to work around an issue. 

I had almost no issues with the new tools - Point File Info, LAS Dataset to Raster, Minus, LAS to Multipoint, and Point to Raster. 

I did have to go back and redo the steps for IS NULL, Con, Plus, and Divide. I had a couple of inputs that I put in backwards. 

I had no issues with creating the chart.

My biggest issue occurred when I went to create my LiDAR layout. Originally it would not render at all and then it would not fully render at different scales. I went through all the troubleshooting, changed all the settings, attempted to go through Citrix (but I could barely get my project to load, much less render) and asked for help on the discussion where others were encountering the same issue. 

After all the setting changes, I eventually could not get it to render fully again in the local scene even after clearing the cache. I attempted to create a new project and even went through downloading and converting the LAZ file myself with no success on a complete render. I ended up using a screenshot over the LiDAR map frame that I took from when I first added and rendered the data in the local scene. I did not screenshot the whole screen so I am unsure of the scale that was at- therefore I did not include a scale bar on the LiDAR map frame. 

The biggest issue I had with this layout was selecting a color scheme. Which I then carried over to the LiDAR layout. 

I'm still a bit frustrated by the LiDAR not rendering on the layout. Besides it being data heavy - I'm wondering if it is because of my desktop. I have seen a few people mention on the various forums that Alienware and ArcPro sometimes have a compatibility issue - but I haven't had any issues till now. 

Due to holiday work scheduling, I could not begin this lab until now and it is due before I can attend office hours or speak with the lab. 

System Details:

ArcGIS Pro 3.3.1

Alienware Aurora R13

Processor: 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700F   2.10 GHz

Installed RAM: 32.0 GB (31.8 GB usable)

System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Edition: Windows 11 Home

Version: 23H2

OS build: 22631.3880

Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1020.0