Author(s)

K.R MacHutchon, A.J. Terhorst C. Waiman, W. Gunther

Abstract

Airborne laser mapping of coastal topography and inshore bathymetry K.R.MacHutchon\ A.J.Terhorsf, C.Waiman*, W. Gunthe/ *Liebenberg & Stander International, South Africa ^TerraMare Remote Sensing, South Africa * Institute of Maritime Technology, South Africa * Institute of Maritime Technology, South Africa Abstract Configuration of rocky shores is mainly the result of geological factors comprising a very slow adjustment process combining tectonic movements, weathering and reactions to sea level fluctuations relative to the land. Airborne LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging), using a laser from an aircraft is currently attracting more and more attention due to the fact that the information provided by the process is accurate, detailed, extensive and up-to- date. In addition to this, if the airborne LiDAR survey is coupled to airborne digital photography and underwater side scan sonar and LiDAR imaging, then one has a very powerful system for producing integrated coastal terr

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