The Florida Region of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (FL-ASPRS) and the University of Florida (UF) Geomatics Division continued their…
Category: Feature
10.19.2023
In Australia’s Fastest-Growing City, a Digital Twin Guides Rail Expansion
Brisbane team takes advice from London counterparts
The team tasked with designing the first underground railway under the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing city knew it would be a delicate task,…
10.18.2023
Building3D: An Urban-Scale Dataset and Benchmarks for 3D Building Reconstruction from Airborne Lidar
Canadian research team provides invaluable tools for researchers worldwide
3D city models have found a wide range of applications such as smart cities, autonomous navigation, urban planning, and mapping. However, existing datasets for 3D modeling mainly focus on common objects such as furniture or cars.
10.14.2023
From Samsung to Squid Game
3D Laser Scanning for the VFX Industry
In the realm of filmmaking and television, 3D laser scanning is increasingly utilized to bring physically impossible worlds and captivating stories to life….
10.07.2023
EAASI: Uniting the European Aerial Surveying Industry for a Sustainable Future
Inspired by MAPPS, but not the same
In today’s digital era, the significance of the aerial surveying sector cannot be overstated. As our societies become increasingly reliant on up-to-date, reliable,…
10.07.2023
Elevations for the Nations
Understanding Europe's varied approach to lidar mapping
In recent years, the United States has made remarkable progress in the field of lidar mapping through its ambitious 3D Elevation Program (3DEP)….
10.07.2023
UAV-Lidar Improves Landmine Clearance Planning
Lidar technology facilitates vital humanitarian efforts
Casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war have been worryingly high for the past seven years. This trend is mainly the result…
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…
05.24.2023
Topobathymetric Lidar Reveals Hidden Springs in Florida
Gum Slough’s hydrology and karst features discovered in CZMIL Nova data
We would always tease hydrogeologist colleagues that in southwest Florida there are probably 1000 types of rocks, 999 of which are limestone, because,…
