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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...
As cities and regions push for richer spatial data while keeping flight time and costs under control, airborne mapping systems are under pressure to deliver more with less. Against that backdrop, Leic...
Castle Surveys has become the first UK company to own and operate two Leica TRK mobile mapping systems: the TRK Neo 500 and TRK Neo 700. By offering this dual-system capability, the company hopes to r...
A new partnership enables UP42 customers across the USA and Canada to access NV5’s high-accuracy Lidar datasets for infrastructure monitoring and vegetation management as well as a broad spectrum of...
Canada’s National Elevation Data Strategy is celebrating a decade of transforming how businesses, governments and communities access and use high-resolution elevation data, a critical foundation for...
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...
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.