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NASA’s CASALS Aims to Fill Gaps in Earth Maps
Most space-based laser instruments sample forests and terrain in narrow lines, leaving vast gaps. NASA’s CASALS will combine machine learning with compact lidar to adaptively scan broad areas, giving scientists more complete three-dimensional maps of Earth’s surface.
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