LiDAR scanning is being used worldwide in all kinds of innovative, interesting, and unexpected applications. There are many ways LiDAR is helping not only engineers but also archeologists, cities, and even courtrooms! Here are some interesting uses and successes this…
Trimble Geospatial has introduced a new addition to its established mobile mapping portfolio, the Trimble MX50 mobile mapping system for asset management and mapping. Trimble is a company that provides solutions to facilitate high-quality, productive workflows and information exchange to…
Nowadays a variety of LiDAR applications are growing at a tremendous rate worldwide, this is due to the fact that combining digital technologies allows greater flexibility to do things that were not possible before. About US$1.1 billion has been spent…
The rapid increase of LiDAR has been notable in multiple industries including construction, forestry, weather prediction, disaster management, archaeology, autonomous vehicles, and many more. This is because LiDAR has various applications in surveying, drones, sensors, and laser scanning. It is…
Terrestrial LiDAR is important for transport engineers as it brings data from the road to your desk. It allows users to interact and analyze the LiDAR-derived data in spectacular detail. One of the most useful benefits of LiDAR in transportation…
A quantum-inspired technique is now being used to perform LiDAR imaging with a much higher depth resolution. Typically, LiDAR is best suited for imaging large objects such as topographical features or built structures because of its limited depth resolution. Although…
Taiwan is an incredibly mountainous island. The region has dramatic topography, with 268 high mountains and dense subtropical jungles, both of which pose a challenge for airborne LiDAR mapping and surveying. Engineers have been using airborne LiDAR data to analyze…
What did past civilizations leave behind? For archaeologists, that question can be hard to answer. Luckily, LiDAR technology has helped archaeologists find ancient sites and transform how researchers approach unsurveyed land. LiDAR has become one of archaeology’s most exciting modern…
With the world population growing unlike ever before, there is a potential crisis on the lack of agricultural land and a threat of food scarcity. Therefore, there is a need for smart farming and efficient cultural practices. LiDAR can help…
LiDAR has become crucial in transitioning the world of civil and construction engineering from 2D paper-based to 3D digital design. Any technology that can improve measurement, productivity, and processes will naturally be in demand. A whole new world of opportunities…