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Laser Profiling Follow-up

Posted on May 17, 2010 by lidar

1. Laser profiling is relatively new in North America.
2. The laser beam and CCD camera are used to triangulate the location of the point on the wall of the pipe.
3. Florida DOT requires a laser profile at the completion of a pipe construction project.
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Official Google SketchUp Blog

Posted on May 3, 2010 by lidar

With the use of SketchUp for 3D modeling continuing to grow here’s a link to the official Google SketchUp blog. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning and the 3D History Blog

Posted on April 20, 2010 by lidar

I found this article on the 3D History blog to be quite interesting, especially with regards to the use of SketchUp. Continue reading →

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LIDAR for the Northeast Proposal

Posted on April 12, 2010 by lidar

It contains a wealth of specific information on the LiDAR for the Northeast (US) project that was recently funded. Continue reading →

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LiDAR 101 Video

Posted on April 3, 2010 by lidar

This is a very well done 13 minute introduction to LiDAR. Continue reading →

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Evaluating Forest Fire Damage Using LiDAR

Posted on March 30, 2010 by lidar

1. LiDAR can be used in conjunction with digital aerial photography to remotely classify the degree of forest fire damage.
2. An increase in the number of ground points indicates more heavily damaged areas.
3. This research is reported in the March 2010 PE & RS.
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Maptek’s I-Site 8800 Designed for Long Range Scanning

Posted on January 20, 2010 by lidar

1. Maptek has announced the I-Site 8800, a long distance scanner.
2. The maximum range is 2,000 meters.
3. This is ideal for mining and similar earthwork applications.

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Sanborn Selects Optech’s Lynx Mobile Mapper

Posted on December 17, 2009 by lidar

Chalk up another major company selecting the Optech system. I think that this has a lot to do with Optech’s presence in the aerial LiDAR market where they have been managing a dynamic platform for many years. Sanborn is a … Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning PlugIn for Google SketchUp

Posted on December 4, 2009 by lidar

I guess it was inevitable, but then again I was really not expecting a point cloud plugin for SketchUp. Kudos to the innovative minds at Laserscanning Europe GmbH for creating Point-Cab. Need to hear your feedback on this product before … Continue reading →

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Developing Industry Standards

Posted on October 15, 2009 by lidar

1. Developing standards is really hard work.
2. The all volunteer ASTM E57 committee on 3D Imaging Systems is making progress.
3. The question concerns the pace.
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