How to Classify Ground using LP360

LP360 offers 3 options for classifying ground points. Each of these options has its own set of requirements and/or inputs. 

NOTE: Both cloud options require the Auto AI Ground Classification license add-on to use. 

Ground Classification Options in LP360

• Traditional Ground Classification

  • Also referred to as the Adaptive TIN Method
  • Performed through LP360 Desktop only.
    • • Compatible with all version of LP360. 
  • Most hands-on approach that includes the most control over parameters.
  • Requires execution of multiple Point Cloud Tasks (PCTs).

• Classic Cloud Ground Classification

  • Still an Adaptive TIN Method, but with a user friendly interface
    • • Five parameters with preset options available for convenience.
  • Executed through the LP360 Cloud only.

• AI Cloud Ground Classification

  • Only requires input data
    • LAS data must be organized in a regular orthogonal grid of tiles, each approximately 250MB to 3GB in size (maximum task size >30GB)
  • Executed through LP360 Cloud in web browser or directly from LP360 Desktop.
    • • LP360 Desktop execution only eligible for LP360 version 2025.1 or newer.