Laser Scanning

Terrestrial and airborne laser (LiDAR) scanners for the collection of 3D point cloud data; software for processing and visualising point clouds and creating 3D models, and use cases for laser scanning

This topic covers the science, the hardware, and the software used to capture, process and apply 3D point cloud data. As well as airborne and terrestrial (tripod-based, vehicle-mounted and handheld) laser (LiDAR) scanners, the topic includes the proprietary and Open Source software employed to process point clouds and create 3D models. It also covers the many and varied uses for 3D laser scanning: topographic mapping, bathymetric mapping, utility mapping, engineering surveying, agriculture, forestry, geology, architecture, industrial facilities, cultural heritage, asset management and construction, collision avoidance in autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles, and environmental modelling

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Creaform Adds Two High-Performance Scanners to the HandySCAN 3D | SILVER Series

8th June 2022

Creaform Adds Two High-Performance Scanners to the HandySCAN 3D | SILVER Series
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Leica Geosystems announces major performance increase in airborne bathymetric survey

1st June 2022

Leica Geosystems announces major performance increase in airborne bathymetric survey
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This Jubilee Weekend: five London landmarks as you’ve never seen them before

31st May 2022

This Jubilee Weekend: five London landmarks as you’ve never seen them before
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Fugro’s lidar Geo-data supports OPW’s Irish coastal resilience strategies

27th May 2022

Fugro’s lidar Geo-data supports OPW’s Irish coastal resilience strategies
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Unique Integration of UltraCam Eagle and LiDAR Scanner by 95West

25th May 2022

Unique Integration of UltraCam Eagle and LiDAR Scanner by 95West
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New Riegl video online

23rd May 2022

New Riegl video online
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Colourisation and immersive walkthroughs among major GeoSLAM updates

20th May 2022

Colourisation and immersive walkthroughs among major GeoSLAM updates
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Dual aerial sensors yield impressive results

19th May 2022

Dual aerial sensors yield impressive results
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Riegl Australia: Successful Integration Of The VQ-840-G Into Heavy-Lift Industrial Drone

16th May 2022

Riegl Australia: Successful Integration Of The VQ-840-G Into Heavy-Lift Industrial Drone
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NEW White Paper: RIEGL V-Line Scanners for Permanent Monitoring Applications and Integration Capabilities into Customers Risk Management

2nd May 2022

NEW White Paper: RIEGL V-Line Scanners for Permanent Monitoring Applications and Integration Capabilities into Customers Risk Management
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New light shed on Boston City Hall

25th April 2022

New light shed on Boston City Hall
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CHC Navigation introduces the AlphaAir 1400 and AlphaAir 2400 Airborne LiDAR Series

19th April 2022

CHC Navigation introduces the AlphaAir 1400 and AlphaAir 2400 Airborne LiDAR Series
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RIEGL USA Continues to Provide Mobile LiDAR Solutions to WGI

19th April 2022

RIEGL USA Continues to Provide Mobile LiDAR Solutions to WGI
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UAV crashing? Use LiDAR

13th April 2022

UAV crashing? Use LiDAR
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Topcon announces GTL-1200 scanning robot total station

12th April 2022

Topcon announces GTL-1200 scanning robot total station

Kinematic LiDAR data processing with RIEGL RiPROCESS 1.9.2 software

12th April 2022

Kinematic LiDAR data processing with RIEGL RiPROCESS 1.9.2 software
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RIEGL announces management change to RIEGL Canada

12th April 2022

RIEGL announces management change to RIEGL Canada
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Bluesky LiDAR survey reveals more than 400 archaeological sites

12th April 2022

Bluesky LiDAR survey reveals more than 400 archaeological sites
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Survtech using simactive software for energy infrastructure projects

12th April 2022

Survtech using simactive software for energy infrastructure projects
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RIEGL VZ-2000i used for permanent forestry monitoring

12th April 2022

RIEGL VZ-2000i used for permanent forestry monitoring
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GEO Business is back on 18-19 May

16th March 2022

GEO Business is back on 18-19 May
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ESO Surveyors Utilizing Vz-400i In Australian Cities

11th March 2022

ESO Surveyors Utilizing Vz-400i In Australian Cities
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SurvTech Using SimActive Software for Energy Infrastructure Projects

4th March 2022

SurvTech Using SimActive Software for Energy Infrastructure Projects
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Recordings Are Now Available For The Riegl Ultimate Lidar February 2022 Webinars

4th March 2022

Recordings Are Now Available For The Riegl Ultimate Lidar February 2022 Webinars
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RIEGL VMX-2HA Mobile Mapping System in Use for greehill Urban Forest Car

1st March 2022

RIEGL VMX-2HA Mobile Mapping System in Use for greehill Urban Forest Car
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Geo Week 2022 Brings the Geospatial and Built Worlds Together In-Person, Exceeds Expectations

23rd February 2022

Geo Week 2022 Brings the Geospatial and Built Worlds Together In-Person, Exceeds Expectations
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MAPPS Geospatial Excellence Award Projects for spectacular NV5 and GEO1 projects

21st February 2022

MAPPS Geospatial Excellence Award Projects for spectacular NV5 and GEO1 projects
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Riegl Announces Management Change To Riegl Canada

16th February 2022

Riegl Announces Management Change To Riegl Canada
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High-precision 3D surveying of the Liebensteinspeicher reservoir

8th February 2022

High-precision 3D surveying of the Liebensteinspeicher reservoir
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RIEGL VZ-2000i used for permanent forestry monitoring

3rd February 2022

RIEGL VZ-2000i used for permanent forestry monitoring
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Topcon Announces GTL-1200 Scanning Robotic Total Station

2nd February 2022

Topcon Announces GTL-1200 Scanning Robotic Total Station
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Get the Inside Scoop and Join Us at GEO Week 2022

31st January 2022

Get the Inside Scoop and Join Us at GEO Week 2022
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Guy’s Cliffe House: from point cloud to VR

27th January 2022

Guy’s Cliffe House: from point cloud to VR
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Luminar to Enable Enhanced Safety and Autonomy on Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

27th January 2022

Luminar to Enable Enhanced Safety and Autonomy on Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars
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Bluesky LiDAR Survey Reveals More than 400 Archaeological Sites

17th January 2022

Bluesky LiDAR Survey Reveals More than 400 Archaeological Sites
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Improving efficiency by 25% at Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport with Topcon

5th January 2022

Improving efficiency by 25% at Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport with Topcon
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XenomatiX named as CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree

17th December 2021

XenomatiX named as CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree
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Hexagon’s R-evolution expands its sustainability agenda to help protect coastal blue carbon ecosystems

16th December 2021

Hexagon’s R-evolution expands its sustainability agenda to help protect coastal blue carbon ecosystems
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95West Aerial Mapping

3rd December 2021

95West Aerial Mapping
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RIEGL USA Signs New OEM Partner Agreement

24th November 2021

RIEGL USA Signs New OEM Partner Agreement
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Hexagon announces partnership with Airbus for near real-time airborne bathymetric LiDAR surveillance system

18th November 2021

Hexagon announces partnership with Airbus for near real-time airborne bathymetric LiDAR surveillance system
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Bluesky National Tree Map Data Included in First Online Natural Capital Calculator

17th November 2021

Bluesky National Tree Map Data Included in First Online Natural Capital Calculator
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XenomatiX wins global road achievement award

15th November 2021

XenomatiX wins global road achievement award
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GeoCue Expands True View 3DIS Line with True View 435

12th November 2021

GeoCue Expands True View 3DIS Line with True View 435
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GeoCue and BayesMap Announce StripAlign for True View EVO

2nd November 2021

GeoCue and BayesMap Announce StripAlign for True View EVO
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Keynote Lineup Announced For Geo Week 2022

2nd November 2021

Keynote Lineup Announced For Geo Week 2022
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Geo Week Award Ceremony Nominations Accepted Until Dec 1

1st November 2021

Geo Week Award Ceremony Nominations Accepted Until Dec 1
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Tannery discovery redraws map of Fountains Abbey

26th October 2021

Tannery discovery redraws map of Fountains Abbey