Study uses lasers to prevent flooding along Texas' South Llano River

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board could help the state prevent flooding along the South Llano River, according to hydrologists with the board. This study involved Topobathymetric Lidar, essentially a laser, to scan the landscape and river bed of the South Llano River.The South Llano River was recently studied using Topobathymetric Lidar. (Courtesy: Texas Water Development Board)"For Texas, I think it's kind of a new day of being able to understan