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Collecting, processing, and visualizing geospatial data.
Washington University’s Geospatial Field Lab — the Fossett Laboratory for Virtual Planetary Exploration.
What We Do
Field Collection
UAV photogrammetry, multispectral imaging, lidar, and GNSS surveys at scales from hand samples to landscape transects.
Data Processing
3D model generation, point cloud analysis, photogrammetric reconstruction, and geospatial data pipelines.
Visualization
Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality experiences and interactive 3D viewers for research and teaching.
From Field to Figure
We handle the logistics — flight planning, data capture, processing, and delivery — so you can focus on the science. Open to WashU researchers, external collaborators, and industry partners.
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Equipment and Services
Drones, lidar scanners, multispectral sensors, GNSS equipment, and XR headsets available for research projects.
Data and Collections
Open archive of 109 geospatial datasets across archaeology, ecosystems, geoscience, farmland, and the WashU campus.
People
Meet the faculty, staff, and affiliates of the Fossett Laboratory.
About the Lab
History, mission, and support for the Fossett Laboratory for Virtual Planetary Exploration.