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Subject: VGIN_Education_Listserv: Lidar Cost/Benefit Analysis Update
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:32:34 -0400
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From: "Hall, Samuel" <Samuel.Hall@vita.virginia.gov>
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We've made significant progress on the lidar cost/benefit analysis,
including documenting the current state of elevation data across the
Commonwealth and identifying the potential benefits that lidar data may
provide us.  You can review a PowerPoint that summarizes what we've
learned and the issues that now face us at
http://www.isp.virginia.gov/geopdf/CBA_Progress-and-Overview_042308.pdf.



The lidar survey was a success.  Thanks to everyone who took the time to
complete it.  The survey results are available at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=DT6YE6rBxXRgLIqH7FE9FL0T8OD_2buot
DAKLMjOnoKeM_3d.



Finally, we've posted on the website an excellent introductory video on
lidar technology and the factors that must be taken into account when
considering a lidar acquisition.  Watch the video at
http://www.isp.virginia.gov/geopdf/lidar101.wmv.



You can also review a lot of other good information pertaining to
Virginia's lidar cost/benefit analysis at
http://www.isp.virginia.gov/lidar.shtml.



Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.



Regards,

Sam



Sam Hall

Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN)

Integrated Services Program (ISP)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)

11751 Meadowville Lane

Chester, VA  23836

37.36553N, 77.332509W

Phone: (804) 416-6207

Fax: (804) 416-6353

samuel.hall@vita.virginia.gov