There are countless articles on Mobile LiDAR addressing a variety of topics. As an industry, we do an effective job of communicating to…
Author: Stephen Clancy
Mobile LiDAR Point Density Part 2:
In the previous article, a discussion of LiDAR density was introduced with an overview of Aerial LiDAR and Static Scanning resolutions for general…
Mobile LiDAR Point Density Part 1
LiDAR resolution, not to be confused with accuracy, provides the framework for identifying and discerning objects. Similar to aerial photography, higher resolution LiDAR…
Mobile LiDAR Point Classification
LiDAR point classification, quite simply, is the process of organizing points of similar type or characteristic into groups. In the LAS specifications, developed…
Identifying the Need for Mobile LiDAR
In all of my presentations, discussions and travels, I am almost always asked what makes a good Mobile LiDAR project? It is a…
Data Fusion
The integration of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) captured data from aerial, mobile and/or terrestrial platforms, plus traditional survey techniques, has exposed new…
Mobile Positioning Systems
Background In traditional Surveying and Mapping, points are determined by measuring the angle and distance to an object from an instrument positioned over…
Complexities of an Urban Survey
Background Recently we garnered some attention from the Charleston, WV press as well as LiDAR News regarding a project we are currently working…
Knowing your Limitations
Any time a new technology – whether hardware or software makes its way onto the market and into our tool box, we are…
Defining Accuracies in Mobile LiDAR Surveying
The method of defining accuracy for traditional surveying methodologies (total station traversing and leveling), is through the specification of Order and Class, according…