In recent years, there has been a growth explosion following the marriage between Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) mapping and artificial intelligence (AI). Standing separately in the geospatial market, LiDAR mapping and AI have made tremendous strides individually. As the…
There are an estimated three trillion trees on the planet that researchers hope to measure and map. Though this will take some time, investigators at the University of New Hampshire have found a way to improve tree mapping capabilities and…
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…
Trucks are a critical component in the transportation of goods. This is why there are concerns regarding trucking safety and efficiency. LiDAR technology provides truck manufacturers an opportunity to implement driver assistance systems and thus increase safe truck navigation. Here’s…
Blue carbon ecosystems are important for their capability of storing carbon from the atmosphere and ocean within the plants and sediments below. They include vegetated habitats like mangroves, seagrass, and salt marshes. Due to their importance in life, the global…
There are always two sides to a coin, and this is no exception to scientists’ and engineers’ opposite opinions about lidar technology in cars. There is a debate on the role of lidar in autonomous driving as some believe it…
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a remote sensing technology that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure distance. This creates 3D information about an object concerning its environment. LiDAR technology is useful to various industries,…
LiDAR is becoming a vital technology for civil and construction engineering industries throughout the world. It is helping transition from 2D paper-based to 3D digital design. Each time more and more needs come to the surface, making lidar application critical…
The use of lidar technologies is helping many industries grow at a fast pace. This useful key technology is also helping smart cities in their infrastructure deployment. The sensors gather information about the city during the day and at night…
Like in any other industry, keeping up with trends in the civil engineer field is a requirement for any company that wants to remain competitive in a market full of innovation, advances, and transformations. With the creation of better machinery,…