We’re all aware that lidar (light detection and ranging) data supports a myriad of surveying activities—from modeling and mapping to emergency response and…
Tag: Terrestrial
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…
06.09.2019
Lidar Market to Reach USD 10 Billion by 2025
The global lidar market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $1 billion to over $10 billion by…
05.18.2019
Need Drove Innovation for Solv3D
Use and sharing of geospatial data now made easy
Almost a decade ago, a small, forward-thinking surveying and engineering firm based in Calgary, Alberta began collecting large amounts of laser scanning data…
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…
