High-Resolution LiDAR Point Clouds for Arctic Transportation Infrastructure Analysis: Geospatial Data from the Dalton Highway, Alaska, August 2024-Prudhoe Bay

Remote sensing makes it possible to gather data rapidly, accurately, and non-destructively, allowing for access to remote areas in near real-time. LiDAR sensor data were collected along Alaska's Dalton Highway as part of continued efforts to provide more geospatial data in Arctic regions relevant to cold region research. The Dalton Highway, also referred to as Alaska Route 11, is a remote and vital transportation corridor extending approximately 414 miles from Livengood to Deadhorse near the Arctic Ocean. The highway plays a critical role in facilitating access to the Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields and is a key logistical route for energy development in the region.
Prudhoe Bay, located on the northern coast of Alaska along the Arctic Ocean, is a prominent area known primarily for its role in oil production. The area is characterized by its harsh Arctic climate, permafrost, and ecological sensitivity, which has made it a focal point in discussions around environmental impact and energy policy. The survey was conducted in August 2024; the corresponding point cloud data shows evidence of road degradation as well as other features of the environment.

遥感技术可实现快速、精准且无损的数据采集，还能支持近乎实时地获取偏远区域的观测数据。作为推进寒冷地区研究、为北极区域供给更多地理空间数据的持续工作之一，研究团队沿美国阿拉斯加州道尔顿公路（Dalton Highway）采集了激光雷达（LiDAR）传感器数据。道尔顿公路亦称阿拉斯加11号公路，是一条偏远却至关重要的交通走廊，起于利文古德（Livengood），止于北冰洋附近的戴德霍斯（Deadhorse），全长约414英里。该公路为前往普拉德霍湾油田（Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields）提供了关键通道，同时也是该地区能源开发的重要后勤运输线路。
普拉德霍湾坐落于阿拉斯加州北海岸、北冰洋沿岸，是一座以石油开采为核心职能的重要区域。该区域具有北极严寒气候、永久冻土与生态脆弱性的典型特征，因此成为环境影响与能源政策议题的焦点讨论地。本次数据采集工作于2024年8月开展，对应的点云数据不仅能够反映道路损毁状况，还可呈现该区域的其他环境特征。