An image derived from Lidar data showing ‘neighbourhoods’ in Angamuco, a city built by rivals to the Aztecs. The resolution of aircraft-based Lidar data can lead to images with stunning detail. Photograph: Eraldo Peres/APFisher said the first move was to collate existing Lidar data. The Earth Archive will also contain data from other techniques including aerial photography and satellite data, some of which already exists. [It’s like] the ultimate gift we can give to future generations.”

Source: The Guardian October 11, 2019 06:22 UTC