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Volume 10 Issue 1
February 2020
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FEATURES
02.05.2020
Mapping History: Routescene’s UAV-Lidar Solution
How Routescene is using innovative technology to help clients unearth their potential
Since its conception, Routescene has been committed to providing a unique, end-to-end solution for all its clients. Its lightweight lidar solution, built for…
02.05.2020
Lidar Sheds Light on Architecture of 18th Century British Fort
Public-domain lidar data facilitates Canadian archaeology
At ground level, a wooden blockhouse is the best indication that the Nova Scotia site once served as a military fortification. Otherwise, all…
01.04.2020
Return to Glory
Geomatic Solutions Aid Restoration of Historic Structures
Historic structures and architectural wonders like the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris rely on the inventions of their era to stay standing for…
11.20.2019
The Past and Future of Handheld 3D Scanning
Handheld SLAM-based lidar scanners are changing the way we think about 3D capture
In the past few years, SLAM-based handheld lidar scanners have made a big entrance into the 3D-capture market. These solutions are becoming popular…
COLUMNS
From the Editor
03.11.2020
Los Angeles Geospatial Summit
USC Hosts Annual Showcase
On 28 February, I braved LA traffic to attend the Los Angeles Geospatial Summit 2020, a one-day event at the University of Southern…
Random Points
02.12.2020
Random Points: What Is a 3DiS Anyway?
I really think it is time, particularly in the small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) mapping arena, to make high accuracy colorized 3D point…
Quick Takes
01.28.2020
The Advantages and Complementarities of SAR
Quick Takes with Dr. Joerg Herrmann of Capella Space
For this installment of Quick Takes, we discuss the commercialization of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with Dr. Joerg Herrmann, Senior Vice President, Special…
From the Editor
01.28.2020
2020 – Starting at the top
Never a News Famine in Silicon Valley
2020 started at the top for LIDAR Magazine! Managing editor Stewart Walker was invited to attend the GeoBuiz Summit, which took place from…
DEPARTMENTS
02.12.2020
Book Review: Unmanned Vehicle Systems for Geomatics
Towards Robotic Mapping
Note: LIDAR Magazine readers receive 25% through June 1st or while copies last. Use code LIDARWP at checkout. Edited by Costa Armenakis and…