Almost a decade ago, a small, forward-thinking surveying and engineering firm based in Calgary, Alberta began collecting large amounts of laser scanning data…
Tag: Terrestrial
05.01.2019
From the Archive: Peering Through Time with Laser Scanners
Sophisticated as-built surveys gradually reveal the mysteries of gothic cathedrals
On April 15th, global news outlets bellowed out reports of a fire racing through Notre Dame cathedral—as panic ensued, a handful of reporters…
04.01.2019
Geospatial Trends to Watch
Geospatial’s Next Wave of Innovation
There’s no question digital transformation is making geospatial technology increasingly relevant in industries globally, whether adding precision to a position, context to mass…
04.01.2019
Singapore Smart Nation Embraces 3D Land Management
Orbit GT tools simplify management and use of mobile mapping data
As part of Singapore’s quest to be a smart nation, the Singapore Land Authority embarked on a 3D national mapping initiative in 2014,…
02.01.2019
2019 LIDAR Leaders – Recap
and the winners are…
Earlier this year, the second annual Lidar Leader Awards ceremony was held at International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) in Denver. In cooperation with…
01.27.2019
FINESSEing Lunar Exploration
A role for Lidar in the future of lunar exploration
Early explorers set off into the jungle, or the desert, or some exotic land with the intent to learn as much as they…
01.26.2019
Communicating Complex Engineering Projects Using Holographic Visualization
For proper understanding, 3D projects must be communicated to stakeholders in 3D—not 2D
Communicating complex engineering projects is highly intricate and complicated, especially on multidisciplinary projects that require community engagement and consultation. When projects are poorly…
01.26.2019
2019 Lidar Leaders – Finalists
For the second year in a row, we’ve opted to celebrate the accomplishments of leaders in our field at the Lidar Leader Awards,…
01.25.2019
Orbit GT Brings 3DEP Online on 3D Mapping Cloud
Denver, CO, January 25th, 2019 – Orbit GT brings 3DEP content online to show on MAPPS, ILMF and ASPRS conferences Denver, CO. “Happy…
09.24.2018
Autonomous Vehicles Operational Thanks to Lidar
May Mobility relies on home-grown sensor fusion to guide vehicles on fixed route
When Managing Editor Stewart Walker first visited Cepton Technologies to investigate their efforts to build on their automotive lidar experience with a sensor…
