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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...

As a division of machine learning, deep learning (DL) has been achieving unparalleled success in image processing and recently demonstrated huge potential for point cloud analysis. Precise ground surf...

Integrated airborne sensing combining imagery and Lidar data presented an effective solution in this complex project to model two iconic Croatian cities with challenging relief and landscape. Nowadays...

Terrestrial laser scanning is increasingly being fused with air/spaceborne Lidar to characterize vegetation structure across a range of forest ecosystems. This article explores the potential of this a...
Beneath the unbroken canopy of the southwestern Amazon, where satellite images show nothing but green, laser beams fired from an aircraft have exposed the ghostly outlines of an ancient civilization t...
Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corporation (SSMC) has added the VMX-2HA mobile mapping system to its geospatial data acquisition operations, expanding the firm's mobile Lidar capacity for infrastr...
To speed up work on its AI autonomy platform, grow its Aura cloud software and expand across mining, defence, and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), Emesent has announced US$17 million ...
Setting new benchmarks in accuracy, speed and field-to-office connectivity, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has launched the Leica RTC series. This is a ground-up redesign of its terrestrial laser ...
In what Ouster describes as the most significant advancement in Lidar's history, it has recently unveiled Rev8, a new family of digital Lidar sensors. Powered by its next-generation L4 Ouster Silicon,...
Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand has released new high-resolution coastal Lidar point cloud data, offering one of the most detailed digital representations of New Zealand's coastline to d...
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.