An airborne LiDAR survey recently discovered a host of long-lost Maya and Olmec ceremonial sites in southern Mexico. The Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography and archaeologists from the University of Arizona examined the area and identified 478 ceremonial sites hidden…
The possibilities for the future are endless with a growing interest in LiDAR technology for healthcare, smart devices, geosciences, aerial surveys, and more. You may have heard about LiDAR technology, as it has been a great innovative tool for several…
As any volcanologist can tell you, studying volcanoes up close and in person can be a dangerous job in a highly dynamic and unstable environment. The more sensitive your instruments are, the better data you can collect from a safer…
First developed in the 1970s, LiDAR technology has come a long way in just 40 years. Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) can analyze a cloud of data points to help design smart cities today. More than just your average…
As digital transformation marches forward and machines become smarter, what are some future trends that we can expect in LiDAR mapping? Allowing machines to “see” what they're working on drastically improves information quality and success in various areas. Here's a…
The pandemic has changed much about how we live and work every day. Not only are people working and shopping from home, but they are also discovering new methods to socially distance themselves from others. When socially distancing, many individuals…
Technology does not change but evolves. In this fast-paced world, it is expected for new and improved technologies to rise to meet the demands of the next generation. LiDAR has been one of the few forms of technology to consistently…
LiDAR technology measures the differences in laser pulse response times. The result is an extremely detailed topography map and heat signatures that can show buildings and changes in the ground depth with astounding accuracy. While archeologists have used LiDAR to…
The concept of going boldly where no one has gone before is soon to become an idea of the past. NASA has officially landed their Perseverance rover on Mars, representing a step in the right direction for space travel for…
Here at ACI USA, Inc., we strive to be a part of the solution when it comes to getting citizens back into mainstream society safely in the wake of COVID-19. While government entities struggle with reopening economically or maintaining stay-in-place…