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The Italian city of Milan is pioneering a new era of urban management with its comprehensive digital twin of the metropolitan area. It was developed in a municipal project involving four leading geoi...

Due to the specifics of the Baltic Sea, performing accurate measurements in the coastal zone is not an easy task. For the past decade, topographic laser scanners have been used for the periodic monito...

GIM International was recently invited to attend the fifth edition of the two-day YellowScan LiDAR Convention. It took place on 18 and 19 April 2024 in the Mediterranean spring sunshine at the beauti...

A topobathymetric Lidar survey was conducted to support flood preparedness in Canada. Which techniques achieved exceptional precision, and what were the logistical challenges? Find out more in this ar...

A pioneering project in Poland has proved that aerial mapping, combined with Lidar technology, can be an invaluable tool for accurately mapping the green urban environment. In fact, the new, cost-effe...

A new and ambitious startup called NUVIEW entered the geospatial satellite industry in May 2023, following a lengthy period in ‘stealth mode’. In this exclusive interview with GIM International, t...
NV5 has become the world's first geospatial firm to acquire and operationalize Hexagon’s next-generation airborne bathymetric Lidar system. The new Leica CoastalMapper represents a major leap forwar...
RIEGL has presented a new Lidar case study in Hallstatt, Austria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its cultural and natural significance. Initiated earlier this year, the project demonstrat...
CyArk has launched a new virtual experience of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the USA. This immersive experience offers fresh visual perspectives of the monument and brings together its engin...
The Wyoming LiDAR Data Portal has significantly expanded public access to high-resolution elevation and contour data across the Mountain West state of the USA. Launched by the Wyoming Geographic Infor...
RIEGL, a global leader in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and UAV-based laser scanning solutions, has officially opened a new, state-of-the-art hangar in Krems, Austria. Located just a short...
The Indiana Geographic Information Office (IGIO) has partnered with Woolpert to collect of high-end aerial orthoimagery and Lidar data and advance the state’s geospatial capabilities. These effort...
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.