Item talk:Q47130

USGS Staff Profile:

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   abstract: Cartographer with the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center
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   abstract: My work focuses on the accuracy of Lidar data and its derivatives that
     are published on The National Map. Utilizing the USGS Lidar Base Specification,
     I ensure the quality of our data and help produce elevation maps and Lidar Point
     Cloud (LPC) files.
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   abstract: Alex Katz is a cartographer at the NGTOC at the Denver Federal Center.
     Alex received a degree in Land Use/GIS and a minor in Environmental Science
     from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Since joining the USGS in May
     of 2016, Alex has devoted his career to studying Lidar and Lidar derived products
     and specializes in elevation mapping. Presently, his research focuses on The
     National Map 3-D Elevation Program.EducationM.A. Urban and Regional Planning,
     University of Colorado at Denver, in progressB.S. Land Use/GIS, Department of
     Atmospheric Sciences, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2014Professional
     ExperienceGeospatial Technician, Digital Globe (2014-2016)
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 email: aikatz@usgs.gov
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     name: National Geospatial Technical Operations Center
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   startDate: '2024-05-12T15:49:48.540937'
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   name: Lidar Point Cloud (LPC) files
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     name: U.S. Geological Survey
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 name: Alex Katz
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