point spacing
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LiDAR Footprint Diameter
LiDAR points and pulses seem straightforward, but the returning signal represents far more. It reflects how the pulse interacts with objects within its footprint, and understanding that interaction is key to interpreting your results.
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Point Density and Point Spacing
Point density feels obvious, yet the way LiDAR samples objects shapes what your data can support. Subtle gaps or clusters can change how you read the scene, or mean that smaller objects go unnoticed altogether.