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As part of a Catalan government project to improve the management of its marine environment, ICGC cooperated with Field to use airborne Lidar bathymetry (ALB) to survey the Catalan coastal zone. The r...

Thanks to rapid improvements, aerial laser scanning systems now offer great potential in road surveying compared with traditional photogrammetry-based methods. Using the high-density 3D point clouds r...

How can laser scanning and surveying firms stand out from the growing competition? This article provides tips for service providers striving to keep up with the latest technological trends while avoid...

A project in Aotearoa/New Zealand is combining the use of high-quality DEMs from satellite photogrammetric mapping (SPM) with Lidar technologies to model hazards such as snow avalanches. The resulting...

While it is possible to capture ancient Maya sites hidden beneath jungle canopy in remote locations using airborne Lidar, identifying them is still a time-consuming process. Typically, 3D point clouds...

How can artificial intelligence and deep learning lead to a robust process for 3D city modelling? And what are some of the challenges? Automated classification and object detection in Lidar and imager...
In a major step toward climate resilience and evidence-based national planning, the Kingdom of Tonga is set to become one of the very few Pacific Island Countries with comprehensive national Lidar cov...
Following the devastating fire of 2019, geotechnical experts leaned on partners such as Trimble during the active reconstruction phase of Notre Dame Cathedral to combine structural integrity with hist...
Esri and Kavel 10, a provider of high-quality Lidar data and aerial imagery, have launched a new premium 3D data bundle offering highly detailed and realistic spatial coverage of the Netherlands. Upda...
CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has unveiled the AlphaAir 6 (AA6), its latest flagship airborne Lidar system aimed at professionals conducting aerial surveys in high-relief and complex terrain. The launch add...
Germany's rail infrastructure has taken a significant step toward data-driven maintenance, with Deutsche InfraSoft completing a large-scale mobile mapping project covering 4,000km of track corridor ac...
Artec 3D has announced Artec Jet, a SLAM-based Lidar scanner designed for precision data capture across large and difficult-to-access environments. The device supports seven deployment configurations ...
Lidar, short for Light Detection and Ranging surveying, represents a sophisticated measuring system leveraging the power of light. Widely recognized for its versatility, Lidar is extensively applied in diverse fields such as archaeology, forestry, geography, geology, seismology, remote sensing, and contour mapping. Its influence is steadily expanding into various geomatics applications, broadening its impact on different industries.
The market for laser scanning, a key component of Lidar technology, is experiencing robust growth. This surge is propelled by the development of more efficient and cost-effective methods for processing Lidar data. These advancements unlock new possibilities across a spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to construction and engineering, industrial facilities, topographical applications, and cultural heritage preservation.
As Lidar continues to evolve, it plays a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of measurement and mapping technologies. Its adoption is driven by the demand for higher precision and detailed data, fostering innovation and creating opportunities in fields where accuracy and spatial understanding are paramount. Whether unraveling the hidden features of archaeological sites or optimizing construction processes, Lidar stands as a transformative force in modern geospatial applications.