Category Archives: Forensics

3D Public Safety Resource

Posted on June 10, 2013 by lidar

Tony Grissim and his team at Leica GeoSystems continue to advance the use of 3D laser scanning as it applies to public safety and forensics. Continue reading →

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Forensic Engineering

Posted on May 4, 2013 by lidar

This is a link to a firm with an amazing track record in forensic engineering. Precision Simulations has completed over 700 cases. Continue reading →

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Precision 3D to Provide Data Interpretation Training

Posted on January 30, 2013 by lidar

It’s like they have a Ferrari sitting in the driveway and they don’t know how to drive it fast. Continue reading →

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Forensic Market Opportunity

Posted on November 3, 2012 by lidar

In this case the forensic application that Ken Smerz has sent me some market intel on involves engineering and infrastructure, not crime scenes. Continue reading →

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LiDAR Used to Analyze Earthquake Damage

Posted on June 8, 2012 by lidar

LiDAR News contributing author and Oregon State University Assistant Professor Michael Olsen traveled to Japan after the earthquake and tsunami to laser scan the damage. Continue reading →

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Recording the Devastation in Chile

Posted on October 28, 2011 by lidar

As this article in Our Amazing Planet points out it is a bit macabre, and dangerous as well to go into the aftermath of, in this case an earthquake and tsunami in Chile, but that did not stop Mike Olsen’s … Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning Documents Japan Tsunami Damage

Posted on October 13, 2011 by lidar

With most of the damage from the earthquake obliterated, the team that Shawn was part of focused their efforts on scanning the damage that occurred to structures from the ensuing tsunami. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning Used in Repair of Metrodome Collapse

Posted on July 14, 2011 by lidar

In this Finance and Commerce article they note that Clark Engineering Corp used laser scanning to “…collect data providing accurate site conditions and seamless integration with the work of other teams assessing damage and creating temporary enclosures.” Continue reading →

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Police in England Invest in Laser Scanning

Posted on July 14, 2011 by lidar

They believe this investment in laser scanning will significantly reduce the 1 Billion pounds, or 50,000 pounds per hour that accidents cost the economy each year in England. Continue reading →

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3D Bone Modeling Using Laser Scanning

Posted on June 27, 2011 by lidar

Turns out it is quite a challenge to laser scan bone due to its porosity and subtle variations. Continue reading →

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