According to recent data, global traffic deaths are on the rise. In America alone, it is estimated that 31,720 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2021. In this sense, it is important to improve traffic management to create…
LiDAR has been around for more than 60 years. Actually, the first LiDAR prototype was built in 1961 by Hughes Aircraft Company. Today, this technology is becoming common and a valuable tool for several industries. From autonomous vehicles to surveying,…
The growing use of LiDAR in disaster response and risk assessment has changed the way we react to calamities such as hurricanes or floods. This is so because LiDAR helps generate detailed maps of topography as well as retrieve digital…
LiDAR can be divided into two main categories, the airborne type, and the terrestrial type. They each have their own functionalities for different kinds of needs. Discover their uses and characteristics. Airborne LiDAR uses and characteristics The airborne LiDAR is…
Civil engineering is all around us, it has shaped the way we interact and connect with the world. And although this profession is centuries old, there are new technologies that are making the work easier for engineers. LiDAR, also known…
LiDAR technology has become popular in the construction industry as it has helped enhance the work productivity of processes and teams. When a project doesn’t have an efficient process, the project’s safety is harder to maintain. LiDAR inspections are a…
The information provided by highly detailed 3D maps helps scientists, conservationists, and public servants with the information needed to understand an area's biodiversity, unexpected terrain differences, and changes over time. LiDAR plays an important role as it is becoming a…
The use of drone-based LiDAR in land surveying has become progressively more common over the past few years. Now, regional surveyors have the opportunity to leverage the value of drone LiDAR for land and topographic surveys. This means benefits like…
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…