The use of airborne LiDAR data for the analysis of debris flow events in Switzerland

A methodology of magnitude estimates for debris flow events is described using airborne LiDAR data. Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) is a widely used technology to generate digital elevation information. LiDAR data in alpine regions can be obtained by several commercial companies where the automa...

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Main Authors: C. Scheidl, D. Rickenmann, M. Chiari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-10-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/8/1113/2008/nhess-8-1113-2008.pdf