> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/post-processing/data-processing-workflows.md).

# Data Processing Workflows

Data processing workflows are organized by the acquisition style. While the workflows are very similar, mobile data (collected via a ground vehicle such as a car, truck, etc.) typically require more trajectory optimization than aerial data (collected via a UAV or crewed-aircraft).

A diagram of the lidar production workflow is shown below:

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