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With ten years of experience in digital data acquisition, Maximilian Reitzel bridges innovation and practice in rail infrastructure as head of construction management at DB Engineering & Consulting, p...

Few people have pushed the boundaries of spatial data, reality capture and 3D storytelling quite like Pete Kelsey. Throughout his career, he has helped archaeologists, engineers, documentary makers an...

As demand for comprehensive geospatial intelligence grows across sectors from agriculture and forestry to infrastructure management and urban planning, sensor fusion is emerging as the key enabler of ...

Tropical rainforests are crucial yet vulnerable ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon and shelter remarkable biodiversity. Understanding how their structure responds to climate change and distu...

The exploration and classification of the seabed have always been crucial for various scientific, environmental and commercial purposes. Traditional methods of seabed classification have relied heavil...

Many surveying professionals – and contract specifications – use the term ‘accuracy’ without fully defining it, according to our technical editor Huibert-Jan Lekkerkerk. Using the ASPRS and IH...
A new handheld reality capture instrument from XGrids, the Lixel K2, made its debut at 3DISE in Prague in early May. Together with the release of LixelStudio 4.0, the company is striving to set a new ...
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...
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.