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,…
Volume 13 Issue 3
FEATURES
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.
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….
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,…
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)….
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…
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…
COLUMNS
From the Publisher
Model Behavior
The winds of change continue to blow through the lidar industry. In this year’s Sensor Integration Spotlight, we’ve addressed a handful of the…
Forensic Dimensions
Creating Forensic Accident Perspectives with Lidar-Based Modelling
When a serious car accident results in significant damages to one or more parties, an insurance or legal case is opened to determine…