Open-source point cloud processing library for LiDAR, 3D point clouds and terrain data.
PDAL is an open-source point cloud data processing library for reading, translating, filtering and processing LiDAR point clouds. It suits LAS/LAZ processing, terrain modelling, forest structure analysis, 3D data preprocessing and automated point cloud pipelines.
Use cases: LiDAR point clouds, LAS/LAZ, terrain processing, forest structure, 3D data preprocessing
Note: PDAL is a command-line, developer-oriented tool; for graphical point cloud viewing use CloudCompare.
