LAS Specification

Overview

The LAS file is intended to contain LIDAR (or other) point cloud data records. The data will generally be put into this format from software (e.g. provided by LIDAR hardware vendors) which combines GPS, IMU, and laser pulse range data to produce X, Y, and Z point data. The intention of the data format is to provide an open format that allows different LIDAR hardware and software tools to output data in a common format.

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Document title	Version	OGC Doc No.	Type
LAS Specification 1.4 OGC Community Standard	1.0	17-030r1	CS

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