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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...

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...

Lidar technology has undergone significant advancements in the past ten years, revolutionizing applications in various fields such as surveying, forestry, urban planning and environmental monitoring. ...

With the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, automating building extraction from remote sensing data has gained significant traction. By leveraging Lidar and aerial-image digital s...

This article presents five real-world cases illustrating how crewed aerial platforms are helping to preserve vital ecosystems: forests. With the planet’s forests facing numerous threats, advanced mo...

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...
RIEGL has officially moved into series production of the RiLOC-E, a fully integrated subsystem for localization and orientation, designed for its miniVUX-series UAV Lidar sensors. The first units, eq...
The U.S. Geological Survey has commissioned Woolpert to collect Quality Level 1 Lidar data and conduct ground control surveys throughout Southern California in support of the 3D Elevation Program (3DE...
Lidar data from the Canadian Rocky Mountains, captured by Teledyne Geospatial's Optech Galaxy system, is being used to gain critical insights into landcover, snowpack and, most importantly, the water ...
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has launched the Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne Lidar sensor, featuring new scan pattern configurability to support the widest variety of applications and requiremen...
The US Geological Survey (USGS) and Dewberry have jointly released a new topobathymetric Lidar dataset for the Potomac River, extending from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to the Chesapeake Ba...
ComNav has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the LS300 3D laser scanner. This addition to the company's product lineup signifies a significant leap forward in addressing the dynamic needs...
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.