Category Archives: cultural heritage

The Smithsonian’s Laser Cowboys

Posted on June 9, 2013 by lidar

In this Engadget article they detail how the Smithsonian’s Digitization group is making use of 3D laser scanning to preserve the collection. Continue reading →

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International Journal of Heritage in the Digital Era – Call for Papers

Posted on May 30, 2013 by lidar

The International Journal of Heritage in the Digital Era has two special issues in preparation: Continue reading →

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A Day to Remember

Posted on May 27, 2013 by lidar

Here in the U.S. we are celebrating Memorial Day today. Continue reading →

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Using LiDAR to Search for la Ciudad Blanca

Posted on May 9, 2013 by lidar

Some believe there is a lost city yet to be found in these jungles and that LiDAR may be the technology that will help them find it. Continue reading →

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The Chapel

Posted on May 4, 2013 by lidar

Its Faro Focus3D Scan data, some Geomagic point handling and a lot of great art! Continue reading →

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3D Data Archiving Standard Workshop

Posted on April 25, 2013 by lidar

I am pleased to see that Faraz Ravi from Bentley Systems will be discussing the ASTM E57 data exchange format which could be of tremendous value to this discussion. Continue reading →

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Google To Map the Oceans

Posted on April 16, 2013 by lidar

Michael is an original thinker. There aren’t very many of these in the world. Continue reading →

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Saskatoon Church Added to Heritage Website

Posted on April 10, 2013 by lidar

The Star Phoenix reports that the Church is at risk of being demolished. Continue reading →

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Scottish Ten Heads to Sydney to Scan Opera House

Posted on March 30, 2013 by lidar

Justin Barton from CyArk reports that their partner the Scottish Ten is preparing for their trip to Sydney Australia to document the Sydney Opera House. Continue reading →

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UAVs Set to Revolutionize Archaeological Mapping

Posted on March 9, 2013 by lidar

This video provides valuable insight on the game changing use of unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs to cost effectively map potentially important archaeological sites. Continue reading →

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