Sandy River project hopes to hook salmon
May 15, 2014
Portland Tribune
A near-infrared laser pulses over the Sandy River Basin, emanating from a helicopter hovering above the break in foliage.
The Light Detecting and Ranging laser measures bouncing light waves to capture three-dimensional topographic images. A sensor records the range using a GPS, noting elevation points to create the map.
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