Category Archives: Lidar

Acquisition Team at Aerial Images is Focus of “I Am ASI”

Posted on April 18, 2019 by lidar

In anticipation of another busy flying season, this month we focus our “I Am ASI, We Are Geospatial” spotlight on a very important department of ASI – our acquisition team. This team, made up of several highly trained and experienced … Continue reading →

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ICESat-2 Laser Scanning Satellite Needs Your Data

Posted on April 17, 2019 by lidar

I guess this one belongs in the crowd sourced data folder. NASA is looking for volunteers to help ground truth and calibrate their laser scanning satellite ICESat-2 by measuring tree heights with your smart phone. NASA launched a laser-powered planetary … Continue reading →

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3D Elevation Program Updates Webinar From the USGS

Posted on April 16, 2019 by lidar

A number of presentations, including those from the USGS on the status of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) had to be cancelled at the recent ILMF conference. A webinar has been scheduled for April 24, 2019 at 11 AM EDT, … Continue reading →

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Wayve Critics Do Not Believe That Less is More

Posted on April 11, 2019 by lidar

A recent blog post introducing Wayve’s claims to need only a camera, GPS tracker and a powerful computer have the Wayve critics speaking out. From an article in Mashable by Sasha Lekach Why weigh down a self-driving car with a … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D Modeling, AI, artifical perception, artificial intelligence, Autonomous vehicles, computer vision, Deep Learning, driverless vehicles, Feature Extraction, GPS, Laser Scanning, Lidar, machine learning, Mapping, Research, Sensors, Software, Technology | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Mobile Lidar Trajectory Reconstruction – A Game Changer

Posted on April 8, 2019 by lidar

This is the abstract for an article entitled, “An Efficient Framework for Mobile Lidar Trajectory Reconstruction and Mo-norvana Segmentation.” Mobile laser scanning (MLS, or mobile lidar) is a 3-D data acquisition technique that has been widely used in a variety … Continue reading →

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ABB Ability Mobile Gas-leak Detection System

Posted on April 4, 2019 by lidar

The ABB Ability mobile gas-leak detection system can now be mounted on a drone and flown into areas with suspected gas leaks, such as along natural gas pipelines. By Chris McNamara, Smart Industry Content Director The original method of hydrocarbon … Continue reading →

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Direct Dimensions – A True Pioneer in 3D Laser Scanning

Posted on April 2, 2019 by lidar

I have been lucky to know Michael Raphael, the founder of Direct Dimensions and important innovator in the field of 3D laser scanning for the past ten plus years. His firm has one of the most diverse track records and … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, BIM, Business Development, Hardware, Indoor Mapping, Laser Scanning, Lidar, point clouds, reverse engineering, Software, The Industry | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Younger Geospatial Professional Submissions are Impressive

Posted on April 1, 2019 by lidar

Over the past week we have had the pleasure of reviewing a number of high quality submissions for the Younger Geospatial Professional of the Year award. It has been a truly inspiring experience. For those who have not been tracking … Continue reading →

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Shane Dalton – Younger Geospatial Professional Interview

Posted on March 30, 2019 by lidar

Shane Dalton joins the growing list of Younger Geospatial Professionals who have contributed their inspiration to the Spotlight Interview series. How about you? Please provide a recap of your post high school education and training. Do you have any licenses … Continue reading →

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Colorado State Receives 3D Technology Gift from Trimble

Posted on March 28, 2019 by lidar

Trimble  announced today that it has awarded a significant in-kind gift to the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University (CSU) that will expand the University’s leadership in training and research for 3D building design, construction management, digital fabrication, civil … Continue reading →

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