Lidar-Coastal-Change-Time-Series GRASS GIS 7 Python Code for Lidar Interpolation, Linear Regression Analysis and Digital Elevation Model Differences

Written for GRASS GIS 7.0.0 Windows The major analysis script is: interpolate_RST_method_tuned.py Description: A group of Python scripts for launch in GRASS 7.0.0 to create vector file and interpolate ASCII lidar to rasters using the regularized spline with tension (RST) interpolation method Author: LESLIE JOHN SOX NCSU GIS582 Spring 2015 Date: April 24, 2015 Import point clouds and interpolate using the rst method. Based on examples found in the book by NC State University Researchers: E. Hardin, H. Mitasova, L. Tateosian, M. Overton, GIS-based Analysis of Coastal Lidar Time-Series, Springer Briefs in Computer Science, DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-1835-5__3