description: This is collection level metadata for LAS and ASCII data files from the statewide Iowa Lidar Project. The Iowa Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Project collects location and elevation (X, Y, Z) data to a set standard for the entire state of Iowa. LIDAR is defined as an airborne laser system, flown aboard rotary or fixed-wing aircraft, that is used to acquire x, y, and z coordinates of terrain and terrain features that are both manmade and naturally occurring. LIDAR systems consist of a light-emitting scanning laser, an airborne Global Positioning System (GPS) with attendant GPS base station(s), and an Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU). The laser scanning system measures ranges from the scanning laser to terrain surfaces by measuring the time it takes for the emitted light (LIDAR return) to reach the earth's surface and reflect back to the onboard LIDAR detector. The airborne GPS system ascertains the in-flight three-dimensional position of the sensor, and the IMU delivers precise information about the attitude of the sensor. The LIDAR system incorporates data from these three subsystems to produce a large cloud of points on the land surface whose X, Y, and Z coordinates are known within the specified accuracy. This collection consists of ASCII files of bare earth elevations and intensity (x,y,z,i) and, LAS (version 1.0 lidar data interchange standard) binary files that include all 1st and last returns, intensity and bare earth classification.; abstract: This is collection level metadata for LAS and ASCII data files from the statewide Iowa Lidar Project. The Iowa Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Project collects location and elevation (X, Y, Z) data to a set standard for the entire state of Iowa. LIDAR is defined as an airborne laser system, flown aboard rotary or fixed-wing aircraft, that is used to acquire x, y, and z coordinates of terrain and terrain features that are both manmade and naturally occurring. LIDAR systems consist of a light-emitting scanning laser, an airborne Global Positioning System (GPS) with attendant GPS base station(s), and an Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU). The laser scanning system measures ranges from the scanning laser to terrain surfaces by measuring the time it takes for the emitted light (LIDAR return) to reach the earth's surface and reflect back to the onboard LIDAR detector. The airborne GPS system ascertains the in-flight three-dimensional position of the sensor, and the IMU delivers precise information about the attitude of the sensor. The LIDAR system incorporates data from these three subsystems to produce a large cloud of points on the land surface whose X, Y, and Z coordinates are known within the specified accuracy. This collection consists of ASCII files of bare earth elevations and intensity (x,y,z,i) and, LAS (version 1.0 lidar data interchange standard) binary files that include all 1st and last returns, intensity and bare earth classification.

Color hillshade maps from 2007-2010 high resolution LiDAR terrain mapping project. The Iowa DNR, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other partners funded a multi-year project to collect high-resolution LiDAR terrain data for the State of Iowa. These hillshade maps are a derivative product from 1-meter resolution digital elevation models (DEM) from the LiDAR bare-earth datasets

This historic feature layer contains Linn County, Iowa 2 foot contours created in 2010.These contour lines were generated from a 2010 LiDAR project where LiDAR collection covering the City of Cedar Rapids was collected at approximately 3 foot spacing, and the rest of the County was collected at approximately 6 foot spacing.The Elevation field within this feature layer represents the elevation above sea level in feet.The Index Contour field within this feature layer represents whether the feature is a 10 foot index contour line.Update FrequencyNone, this data is an archive.Additional ResourcesVisit Linn County, Iowa on the web.Visit Linn County, Iowa GIS on the web.Visit the Linn County, Iowa GIS portal. This site is updated as needed to reflect maps, apps, and data of interest from various County departments.Contact InformationQuestions? Contact the GIS Division by phone at 319.892.5250 or by email.

This feature layer contains Linn County, Iowa 2 foot contours.These contour lines were generated from a 2016 LiDAR project. LiDAR collection covering the City of Cedar Rapids was collected at approximately 3 foot spacing, and the rest of the County was collected at approximately 6 foot spacing.The Elevation field within this feature layer represents the elevation above sea level in feet.The Index Contour field within this feature layer represents whether the feature is a 10 foot contour line.Update FrequencyAs neededAdditional ResourcesVisit Linn County, Iowa on the web.Visit Linn County, Iowa GIS on the web.Visit the Linn County, Iowa GIS portal. This site is updated as needed to reflect maps, apps, and data of interest from various County departments.Contact InformationQuestions? Contact the GIS Division by phone at 319.892.5250 or by email.