A revolutionary change of philosophy and architecture is required to take digital twins beyond visualization and fulfill their promise. This article introduces a…
Author: Dr. Qassim A. Abdullah
06.30.2025
Overview of the ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data
Edition 2, Version 2 (2024)
The global geospatial community relies on ASPRS when it comes to education and standardization…
10.06.2023
The ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards, Edition 2
The geospatial mapping industry guide to best practices
The geospatial industry is fortunate to have the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) to safeguard and advance industry best practices…
06.14.2023
Top Geospatial Trends to Watch in 2023
And lidar is one of them!
For the last six years, I have been writing this “Top Geospatial Trends” column, which is usually published in January or February. Some…
12.23.2022
Digital Twin Comes Of Age
Key to 21st-century city planning and operations; centerpiece of smart city evolution
The concept of the digital twin originated in manufacturing industry around 2002 and has been gaining momentum in the geospatial industry since around…
11.20.2021
A New Hybrid Product Approach: Aligning Project Specifications with UAS, Photogrammetry and Lidar
Woolpert makes best use of multiple data types in roadway surveys
This paper discusses research on a new and creative method of merging geospatial data from differing backgrounds and with varied accuracy specifications. The…
07.12.2020
Rethinking Error Estimations in Geospatial Data: The Correct Way to Determine Product Accuracy
Surveying and mapping technologies have advanced tremendously over the last century, resulting in improved product accuracy. Yet some antiquated practices and processes continue,…
01.12.2018
Should Contours Be Generated from Lidar Data, and Are Breaklines Required?
Lidar data provides the most accurate and reliable representation of the topography of the earth. As lidar technology advances and point clouds continue…
