Category Archives: Mobile LiDAR

Integrating Terrestrial LiDAR and Sonar Data

I had a very interesting meeting with the folks at H2H in Troy, New York today. They are definitely pushing the envelope of 3D data innovation. Continue reading

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Laser Scanners Getting Smaller

The ScanLook Mini from LiDAR USA continues their efforts to disrupt the laser scanning market. Continue reading

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German Laser Pavement Profiler Approved

They laid down strict criteria before licensing the scanner on public roads: it not only had to be accurate to 0.3 millimeters, it also had to be safe for the eyes. Continue reading

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Mobile LiDAR Guidelines Update

If you are involved with mobile LiDAR I would like to get your feedback on the Guidelines at some point. Let’s start the discussion. Continue reading

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Mobile LiDAR Trajectory Issues

I think most of us assume that the IMU in a mobile LiDAR system only comes into play when GPS is not available. Continue reading

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Mobile LiDAR Guidelines Webinar

The webinar will take place on April 8, 2013 beginning at 1:00 PM EDT Continue reading

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Shining the Spotlight on Mobile LiDAR

This kind of press coverage will certainly be of benefit to the entire Mobile LiDAR industry. Continue reading

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Velodyne Doubles Production Capacity

Well so much for the idea that Velodyne was going to stop manufacturing sensors and just license the technology Continue reading

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Guidelines for the Use of Mobile LIDAR in Transportation Applications

I am pleased to announce that a pre-publication, non-edited draft version of the report is now available at the TRB (Transportation Research Board) website. Continue reading

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A Complete Mobile LiDAR Solution

Point clouds should be just an intermediate step in the total solution, not the end product. Continue reading

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