Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Selected by NUVIEW to Develop Pathfinder Satellite Bus for Its Space-Based LiDAR Constellation TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, 4 September 2024 – Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) has been chosen by NUVIEW, a space-technology company specializing in 3D Earth imaging, to develop the bus for Mr. SPoC, its pathfinder small satellite that will demonstrate the capabilities of the world’s first […]
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Wingtra unveils cloud processing, leading the way to easier aerial insightsThe latest WingtraCLOUD upgrades make aerial insights accessible to all skill levels across construction, mining, and urban planning industries. ZURICH, September 3, 2024—Today, Wingtra, a leader in drone mapping technology, introduced a significant upgrade to its WingtraCLOUD software platform: map processing capabilities. This pivotal update marks a GIS industry-wide advancement in […]
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It’s that time of year again and RIEGL is ready to take flight for Commercial UAV Expo 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada! This year’s event is taking place at Caesar’s Forum from September 3rd – 5th. Join the RIEGL team of experts at booth #701, where we will feature the entire Unmanned LiDAR System product line up integrated on RIEGL USA’s UAV Affiliate platforms – these Affiliates are […]
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DotProduct partners with Yokogawa Bridge Corp. to solve 3D measurement problem for anchor bolt inspection & verification DotProduct is proud to formally announce a game-changing new technology for construction verification developed in partnership with Yokogawa Bridge Corporation. This new solution, designed on the Dot3D platform, is purpose-built to address one of the most prevalent challenges in construction today: anchor bolt verification. […]
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Press Release: Xer Technologies and GeoCue Introduce Long-Range Unmanned Airborne LiDAR and Imagery Data Collection Solution Madison, AL, USA and Dietikon, Switzerland, 28th August 2024 GeoCue, a leader in LiDAR mapping hardware and software, and Xer Technologies AG, a Swiss manufacturer of long-endurance hybrid-electric drones, have successfully integrated GeoCue’s TrueView 720 LiDAR and imagery sensor with the Xer X8 UAV […]
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UP42 and Planet team up to expand the availability of frequent-revisit, very high resolution satellite data BERLIN, August 27, 2024 – UP42, the leading Earth observation platform, announced a partnership with Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a global provider of daily satellite imagery and solutions. This collaboration significantly expands UP42’s optical data portfolio with the integration of Planet SkySat, the world’s largest […]
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EXISTING CONDITIONS IS A GPRS COMPANY TOLEDO, OHIO, U.S. [July 31, 2024] – Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC (GPRS), announced that it has acquired Existing Conditions, a leading provider of reality capture, 3D laser scanning, and drone imagery services for professionals in the building industry. The acquisition of the Boston-based company marks the tenth for GPRS. “Existing Conditions represents a […]
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Introducing Seamless Integration: IGI CCNS-5 with RIEGL LiDAR Scanners Unlock a new era of precision and efficiency in aerial surveying with the seamless integration of IGI CCNS-5 and RIEGL LiDAR Scanners. This powerful combination brings together two industry-leading technologies to deliver unparalleled performance and versatility in data acquisition. The IGI CCNS-5, renowned for its advanced Flight Management System (FMS), seamlessly integrates with RIEGL VQ airborne laser scanners, […]
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Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards Winners to be Announced on October 9 at Bentley’s 2024 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Vancouver EXTON, PA., August 15, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards. The annual awards event honors the extraordinary work of […]
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Alternative to PLS-CADD: Faster and more affordable software for modeling power line conductors under different weather conditions PLS-CADD is a well-established software for designing overhead power lines and has been widely used for simulating conductor behavior under various environmental conditions. This program allows engineers to assess safety clearances to critical elements, considering scenarios such as maximum operating temperature or strong […]
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3D Map Of Contamination at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster Site In 2011, the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami precipitated the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl. For Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), the ongoing efforts to decontaminate the nuclear reactors will last for decades. It is critical to understand radiation distribution in the decommissioning work to effectively […]
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OGC Approves Model for Underground Data Definition and Integration as Official Standard MUDDI serves as a framework to make different datasets for underground objects interoperable, exchangeable, and more easily manageable. The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is excited to announce that the OGC Membership has approved version 1.0 of the OGC Model for Underground Data Definition and Integration (MUDDI) Part 1: Conceptual […]
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Recognizing Excellence: 2024 USGIF Sponsored Scholarship Recipients Herndon, VA., August 5, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Sponsored Scholarships. Since the program’s inception in 2004, USGIF has awarded more than $1.9 million in scholarships, supporting exceptional students across various educational levels, from graduating high school seniors to doctoral candidates, […]
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PennDOT Contracts with Bentley Systems to Advance Project Delivery Extends Commitment to Bentley CADD Solutions EXTON, PA. – August 6, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering softwarecompany, today announced that it has been selected as part of a multi-award Request for Proposal by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for state-wide civil design solutions. The contract award extends Bentley’s long-standing relationship […]
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LIDAR: A Technology Overview and the Role of Diffuse Reflectance Targets in Testing & Calibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) By Russell Bailey, Product Manager, Pro-Lite Technology Ltd & Greg McKee, Chief Technologist & Product Marketing Manager, Labsphere Inc LIDAR is an established technology that is being increasingly deployed in consumer products and in driverless vehicles. LIDAR is an acronym […]
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Investigating and surveying underwater forests: Studying the Kelp dispersal areas, density, and biomass along the South African West Coast Project Background & Details To determine Kelp bed dispersal and extent together with density and biomass calculations along the South African West Coast, multiple stakeholders initiated a project to gather more precise orthorectified aerial imagery as the current National Biodiversity maps were […]
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GeoCue Launches TrueView GO – Expanding Its Portfolio with Advanced Handheld Mapping Easily and Quickly Capture Reality While You Walk. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2024 Huntsville, AL – GeoCue, a leader in geospatial solutions, proudly announces the addition of the TrueView GO to its innovative product lineup, which includes TrueView drone and mobile mapping systems as well as LP360 […]
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Explaining the tools and technology behind mobile mapping devicesBy Sean Higgins* For NavVis GmbH In its short life, the market for 3D as-built documentation technology has seen considerableinnovation. Among the myriad new tools to hit this market, nothing has changed the way wecapture buildings as much as mobile mapping devices. This is the first part of a series of articles […]
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RIEGL AT INTERGEO 2024 IN STUTTGART, GERMANY The international geo-community will meet from September 24 – 26, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. Watch the INTERGEO teaser video! Stop by booth H1.024 in hall 1 at INTERGEO for exciting new product announcements in RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDAR Technology! We are presenting our broad portfolio of laser scanners and laser scanning systems for all segments of LiDAR surveying, from […]
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(Washington, D.C., U.S.A., 23 July 2024) Hexagon’s Geosystems division announced that the Hexagon Content Program will update aerial data of 14 U.S. states for the 2024 collection season. The refresh will encompass approximately 1,213,826 square miles (3,143,794 square kilometers) of high-resolution aerial data, including four-band orthoimagery, 3D point clouds and stereo imagery. The acquisition includes statewide aerial data of Texas, California, Utah, […]
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BAM Infra recorded 3D road models using a FARO terrestrial laser scanner with the innovative BeeMobile mobile mapping system at various locations across the Netherlands. BAM Infra is part of the BAM group and is active in the domestic market of the Netherlands and other European countries. As a leading and innovative company, BAM is constantly looking for improvements and […]
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RIEGL MINIVUX-3UAV WITH RILOC®-E: SERIES PRODUCTION STARTED Announced for the first time at Intergeo 2023, RiLOC®-E gained a lot of interest in the market. RIEGL intensified their efforts in development and after an intensive phase of testing, series production has started. End of June, the first miniVUX-3UAV LiDAR sensors equipped with this new fully integrated subsystem for localization and orientation left the […]
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High-Quality LiDAR Data Processing Services vs. Automatic Processing with AI In today’s constantly advancing world, LiDAR technology is reaching a performance level that allows for results with high point densities, a large number of echoes recorded per pulse, great precision, and a high capacity to distinguish different objects. Simultaneously, LiDAR sensors have become more affordable, lighter, more precise, and versatile. […]
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RIEGL will be exhibiting at the 2024 Esri User Conference taking place from July 15th-19th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. RIEGL will be exhibiting at Booth 2214 so be sure to stop by and meet with our team of experts and learn about the latest developments in RIEGL Waveform-LiDAR technology! See the RIEGL VZ-600i Terrestrial Laser Scanner on display and ready for live demos! […]
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The Democratization of 3D Scanning By Keith Lay, Director of Content at Clirio Technologies From CAD to photogrammetry to LiDAR, engineers of all disciplines acquire, process, and share 3D data on a daily basis. Historically, the creation of this 3D data has been the purview of specialists. This has been especially true of 3D and LiDAR scanning of project sites […]
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