LiDAR — Light Detection and Ranging Reference

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name: "lidar"

version: "1.0.0"

description: "LiDAR technology reference — point cloud processing, scan types, coordinate systems, and applications. Use when working with LiDAR data, configuring scanners, or processing 3D point clouds."

author: "BytesAgain"

homepage: "https://bytesagain.com"

source: "https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills"

tags: [lidar, point-cloud, 3d-scanning, remote-sensing, industrial]

category: "industrial"

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# LiDAR — Light Detection and Ranging Reference

Quick-reference skill for LiDAR technology, point cloud data processing, scanner configuration, and mapping applications.

When to Use

Commands

`intro`

scripts/script.sh intro

LiDAR fundamentals — how it works, types of systems, key specifications.

`formats`

scripts/script.sh formats

Point cloud file formats: LAS, LAZ, PCD, E57, PLY, XYZ.

`processing`

scripts/script.sh processing

Point cloud processing pipeline — filtering, registration, classification, meshing.

`coordinate`

scripts/script.sh coordinate

Coordinate systems and georeferencing — WGS84, UTM, local, IMU/GNSS integration.

`scanners`

scripts/script.sh scanners

LiDAR scanner types and major manufacturers — Velodyne, SICK, Leica, FARO, Ouster.

`applications`

scripts/script.sh applications

LiDAR applications: autonomous vehicles, surveying, forestry, archaeology, BIM.

`tools`

scripts/script.sh tools

Software tools for point cloud processing — CloudCompare, PDAL, PCL, LAStools, QGIS.

`checklist`

scripts/script.sh checklist

LiDAR survey planning and quality assurance checklist.

`help`

scripts/script.sh help

`version`

scripts/script.sh version

Configuration

| Variable | Description |

|----------|-------------|

| `LIDAR_DIR` | Data directory (default: ~/.lidar/) |

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