Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This tutorial demonstrates how to take a raw point cloud, filter ground points, and convert the ground-filtered point cloud to a DEM. These processes are accomplished using the free and open-source PDAL tools.

Code available: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-create-a-dem-or-raster-from-a-lidar-point-cloud

Download point cloud: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-download-lidar-dems-digital-elevation-models-and-point-clouds-from-the-usgs

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