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…
Construction is a tough business. Job-site challenges, supply chain issues, labor problems: All these issues are common to construction. However, beyond that is the unexpected. Concrete doesn't set up to specs, requiring adaptation to make a solid solution. Sudden weather…
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 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 is becoming one of the most talked about innovations of the modern age. Despite LiDAR being around in the engineering industry for some time now, it has been given a vast amount of media attention in the present…
If 2020 has taught us anything it's that we all can get a little antsy when we are forced to stay in one place. As we move forward, it is important to look at our transportation infrastructure and its ability…
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…
Moving away from solely focusing on LiDAR technology influencing infrastructure projects, this technology has been an incredible tool for scientists and governments in studying the natural environment. Technology and nature appear opposites but with the assistance of the right technology,…
LiDAR technologies appear to be a major topic of discussion in the civil engineering community. This light detection and ranging instrument has simplified the process of project planning and design due to advanced features and remote capabilities. LiDAR surveying is…