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Abstract: Mapping rock mass surface structures is vital for assessing the stability of subsurface cavities like underground voids and mine stopes, which is critical for ensuring excavation safety and ...

Abstract: Ocean LiDAR technology is pivotal for observing the vertical structure of marine ecosystems. However, the accuracy of conventional inversion algorithms is often constrained in optically ...