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The (Humble) Dirt Merchant Returns to Discuss LiDAR

The (Humble) Dirt Merchant Returns to Discuss LiDAR

He’s back! The Dirt Merchant, aka Alex McKenzie-Johnson, returns with Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon once again. Listen now to get the *dirt* on why he’s back and why he’s taking credit for a paper he didn’t author**.
On this episode, Rhett and Christopher deep drive in monitoring geological landscapes using LiDAR data for geohazard management programs, inspired by a 2022 IPCE paper.
Alex’s experience and personal insight into the LiDAR model and its importance in detecting landslides make for a must-listen episode. Listen wherever you get your podcast today. 

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Permanent…for Now? Type B Sleeves with David Futch

Permanent…for Now? Type B Sleeves with David Futch

Are Type B sleeves as permanent as the industry believes? In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by David Futch to dive into his IPC 2022 paper, A Comprehensive New Look at Type B Sleeves. They discuss the true capabilities...

AI, Superheroes, and the Coolest Room Ever with Adrian Belanger

AI, Superheroes, and the Coolest Room Ever with Adrian Belanger

Did we intentionally film an AI episode in front of robot monster art? Maybe… As machine learning becomes more prevalent, the industry is actively exploring how to leverage AI's capabilities to its advantage. On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De...

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