Author Archives: lidar

Mobile LiDAR in the News

Posted on May 17, 2012 by lidar

This news segment is just another example of the adoption of mobile LIDAR technology that is beginning to take place throughout the U.S. Continue reading →

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Autodesk Provides ASTM E57 Plug-in for AutoCAD

Posted on May 16, 2012 by lidar

With 10 to 20 million+ users out there the point cloud data exchange standard just took a major step forward. Continue reading →

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URISA Offers LIDAR Webinar Series

Posted on May 15, 2012 by lidar

The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association – URISA has announced that they will be offering a 3 part webinar series on the use of LiDAR. Continue reading →

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Combined Terrestrial and Bathymetric Survey Webinar

Posted on May 14, 2012 by lidar

This innovative firm has been using mobile laser scanning to provide volumetric measurement services to a number of aggregate companies in the Northeast U.S. Continue reading →

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National Survey of Finland Opens LIDAR Database

Posted on May 13, 2012 by lidar

I found this to be a very impressive example of what “can be” in terms of the work of a national survey agency and of the management of geospatial data. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning a Coffin

Posted on May 12, 2012 by lidar

As you can see in order to obtain the desired resolution the folks at Hexagon Metrology opted for a handheld scanner. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning Firms Are Hiring

Posted on May 11, 2012 by lidar

Ken is in the hiring mode to meet the increased demand for what he calls his “professional measuring services”. Continue reading →

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Autodesk Scanning and BIM Webinars

Posted on May 10, 2012 by lidar

Over the past few months Autodesk has produced 3 webinars on the intersection of BIM and laser scanning. Continue reading →

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Google Obtains First License for Autonomous Vehicle

Posted on May 9, 2012 by lidar

Bill Gutelius sent me this link yesterday about Nevada being the first state to grant Google a license to operate its autonomous, LIDAR-guided vehicle on their highways. Continue reading →

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Federal Aviation Administration Remote Sensing Advisory Circular

Posted on May 8, 2012 by lidar

The Circular contains a wealth of information on airborne, mobile and static laser scanning. It is an important reference document that has many applications beyond airport surveys. Continue reading →

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