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Introduction

Accurately determining object heights from remote sensing data is becoming more and more

important in many domains, including forestry management, urban planning, environmental monitoring,

and disaster response. For example, in urban planning, zoning laws, traffic patterns, and the availability of

green areas are all directly impacted by the height and distribution of buildings (Weinstein et al., 2020).

Decisions about the preservation of biodiversity and the health of forests in forestry are influenced by

precise data on canopy height. Furthermore, in disaster management, determining shifts in the height of

infrastructure can be essential for determining the extent of damage and organizing rescue efforts.

With the use of highly detailed three-dimensional point clouds that capture the precise spatial

properties of the terrain, including buildings, trees, and other objects, LiDAR (Light Detection and

Ranging) technology has completely changed the way object heights are measured. By adding more

visual information, such color and texture, aerial imagery enhances LiDAR even more and helps with

object classification and analysis. Though these technologies have enormous potential, approaches for

extracting useful information (such object heights) usually need sophisticated deep learning techniques

(Qi et al., 2017; Kirillov et al., 2023).

Modern object segmentation methods, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent

neural networks (RNNs), and, more recently, transformer-based models, have demonstrated exceptional

accuracy in processing remote sensing data. Models like PointNet++ (Qi et al., 2017) and SAM (Segment

Anything Model) (Kirillov et al., 2023) can efficiently classify and segment objects from point clouds and

imagery. However, these models come with significant drawbacks, particularly for researchers or

organizations that lack access to the large computational resources and datasets required to train and fine-

tune these models. Moreover, the steep learning curve associated with implementing deep learning

solutions creates a barrier for non-experts in geospatial analysis (Dosovitskiy et al., 2020).
When processing remote sensing data, modern object segmentation techniques like transformer-

based models, recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have

proven to be incredibly accurate. From point clouds and imagery, models such as PointNet++ (Qi et al.,

2017) and SAM (Segment Anything Model) (Kirillov et al., 2023) may effectively categorize and

segment objects. Nevertheless, there are a number of important disadvantages to these models, especially

for researchers or organizations who do not have access to the enormous computational resources and

datasets needed for model training and refinement. Furthermore, a hurdle for those who are not specialists

in geospatial analysis is the steep learning curve that comes with applying deep learning solutions

(Dosovitskiy et al., 2020).

Problem Definition

Although deep learning techniques have clearly improved remote sensing, a significant drawback

is that not all researchers can use them. Lesser research teams, organizations with fewer resources, and

practitioners without a background in machine learning frequently find it difficult to fully utilize aerial

images and LiDAR for height extraction. Furthermore, processing huge datasets can be delayed by

depending too heavily on computationally expensive deep learning models, particularly in situations

when findings must be obtained quickly, like in post-disaster evaluations. This gap emphasizes the need

for a procedural approach that does not require sophisticated machine learning techniques or substantial

computing resources, but instead makes use of aerial photography and LiDAR data.

Research Objectives

By presenting a procedural, repeatable method for obtaining item heights from LiDAR and aerial

data, this work seeks to offer an alternate answer. The suggested approach is meant to be understandable

to practitioners and academics with varying degrees of deep learning experience. With just rudimentary

geospatial software and tools needed, it's a workable solution for a variety of uses, from urban

construction to environmental monitoring.

The future direction of geospatial analysis is also examined in this work, with a focus on the

incorporation of cutting-edge methods like large language models (LLMs) and multi-modal data

processing. While the focus of this research is procedural, it is important to comprehend how transformers

and LLMs are growing in the field of GeoAI in order to place this work in the larger context of advances

in remote sensing.

The Significance of the Study

This research is important because it has the potential to make geospatial data analysis more

accessible to a wider audience. With its simple, non-deep learning approach to object height extraction,

this method creates new opportunities for businesses with low resources to make use of aerial

photography and LiDAR intelligence. Not only is the method inexpensive, but it is also quite flexible,

meaning that researchers can easily adapt it to new areas and item kinds. This adaptability is especially

crucial in domains such as environmental conservation, where current information on tree canopy heights

and other natural characteristics can guide crucial choices.

Contribution

This research's main contribution is a reproducible method that makes use of commonly available

geospatial tools and publicly available data to extract object heights. The technique strikes a good

compromise between simplicity and precision, offering a strong substitute for more intricate deep learning

techniques. By doing this, it adds to the ongoing conversations over the direction of GeoAI and remote

sensing by implying that procedural approaches have a great deal of value even as the field moves toward

more automated and AI-driven solutions.

Notes:
Background Context: To clarify the importance of your work, the introduction now covers a range of
applications where object height data is crucial.
Problem Definition: An enhanced explanation of the deep learning models' limits for height extraction is
given, along with a rationale for the necessity of a procedural approach.
Research Goals: Your well-defined research goals center on offering a repeatable, easily navigable
methodology.
Significance of Study: By highlighting the democratization of geospatial data analysis, this part explains
the significance of your research.
Contribution: Your work stands out from the competition with its well-defined contributions.