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About the Program
About the Program
Preparing Technicians for the Future: LiDAR Education at Fullerton College
The LIDAR Instruction for Future Technician Education and Development (LIFTED) project at Fullerton College develops a skilled workforce in the purpose, acquisition, and initial processing of LiDAR data for use in tomorrow’s technology infused labor force.
Developing Skilled LiDAR Technicians
Light detection and ranging technology, also known as LiDAR, underpins advanced remote sensing systems used to detect, identify, and create a precise 3D virtual image of an object.
The automotive industry has driven much of the current interest in LiDAR, LiDAR is now being used in a wide range of other applications such as mapping, infrastructure inspection, utilities, and architecture, resulting in a growing demand for technicians skilled in LiDAR technology. This project will address the demand for skilled LiDAR technicians by creating a certificate program that will allow students in various majors and fields to become proficient in the use of LiDAR technology. Students will learn how LiDAR can be applied to their industry of interest, resulting in an increase in the number and variety of students prepared for employment as LiDAR technicians.
Our Goals and Focus
Funded by the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education grant , LIFTED has three overarching goals:
Curriculum Creation
Create two LiDAR courses that address the emerging need for skilled technicians
Cross Development Certificate Development
Create a certificate program to address the use of LiDAR in architecture
Recruitment of Carious Populations
Recruit and retain a diverse population of successful students who represent the community
