Category Archives: Standards

Data Interoperability is Important

Posted on June 13, 2013 by lidar

If you believe that 3D data exchange is important to the future growth of our industry please contact me to discuss how you can be of help. Continue reading →

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LiDAR Data Standards and CityGML

Posted on May 30, 2013 by lidar

This could be an excellent opportunity for LiDAR data providers to open the discussion with this important group of professionals who are setting the standards for 3D cities. 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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German Laser Pavement Profiler Approved

Posted on April 2, 2013 by lidar

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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LAS Validator RFP

Posted on March 29, 2013 by lidar

The ASPRS has issued an RFP for the development of an LAS validator suite. Continue reading →

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Mobile LiDAR Guidelines Update

Posted on March 28, 2013 by lidar

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 Guidelines Webinar

Posted on March 21, 2013 by lidar

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

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E57 Data Interoperability Highlighted by ASTM

Posted on March 20, 2013 by lidar

Just wanted to call attention to a recently published article in the ASTM Journal discussing the successful adoption of the ASTM E57 data interoperability standard. Continue reading →

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Guidelines for the Use of Mobile LIDAR in Transportation Applications

Posted on March 7, 2013 by lidar

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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FME 2013 Adds Support for ASTM E57

Posted on January 16, 2013 by lidar

they are re-architecting their entire platform for 2014 in order to take full advantage of what the E57 libraries are capable of doing. Continue reading →

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