An aerial LiDAR, or light detection and ranging, survey is a state-of-the-art approach to surveying. It can be used for both private and public construction surveys and delivers accuracy that is hard to achieve any other way. Here is what this exciting technology entails. 1. The Mission Defined The first step in an aerial LiDAR survey is to define the mission. Some of the mission parameters will include flight path, altitude, and the survey area. This plan is essential in ensuring all the necessary data is collected. Other parts of the mission plan include filing the flight plan with the neces ..read more

You may have heard about LiDAR technology being used for self-driving vehicles to see the road and surroundings. But did you know this laser imaging detection and ranging technology has many applications in civil engineering projects, too? As a civil engineer, understanding LiDAR and how it works can open up new opportunities for your projects. Keep reading to learn more. See the Ground and Infrastructure in Fine Detail LiDAR uses pulsed laser light to measure variable distances and create precise 3D representations of the scanned landscape. Unlike conventional survey methods, LiDAR technology ..read more

As technology continues to advance, specialized companies that use LiDAR sensors to create highly detailed 3D maps are becoming more and more commonplace. Whether it’s for autonomous vehicle testing, city planning, architecture projects, or disaster relief efforts, quality maps are invaluable. But what is a LiDAR mapping company? Here’s what you need to know about LiDAR technology. What Is It? LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a method of measuring distances by shooting laser light at a target and measuring the reflection with a sensor. Sensors shoot thousands of laser be ..read more

Keeping up with LiDAR applications is becoming more and more challenging. However, this is excellent news for users, who can take advantage of this technology. Here, we tell you how LiDAR topography could collaborate to generate better seismic hazard maps in Paradise Valley and northern Yellowstone Park. How does LiDAR technology work? Before we reveal the news, let’s remember how this technology works. LiDAR uses laser pulses to generate very dense point clouds. With these point clouds, highly accurate maps are generated in a short time. In addition, depending on the type of LiDAR used, it’s ..read more

It seems like LiDAR keeps becoming popular more and more. This time it surprises us as an outstanding guest in the Congress of Advanced Technology and its Revelation of the Ancient Maya Culture held in Copán, Honduras. The event was attended by professionals from various areas of study such as history, archeology, anthropology, and more, dedicated to the investigation of this culture. But what was the role of LiDAR in all this? Read all about it in this article. About the Congress Scientists and specialists from different areas specialized in the Maya culture had the opportunity to share their ..read more

You’ve probably experienced turbulence during a flight. Whether or not you fear these movements, you should know that they cause delays and economic losses for airlines. But what would you think if we told you that a new tool that includes LiDAR is being tested to reduce turbulences by almost 80%? Actually, this is no joke, LiDAR for the aviation industry is already a reality. In this article, we tell you all about it. What is the use of LiDAR for the aeronautical industry? It is a system that incorporates sensors located on the wings of the aircraft, LiDAR, and flight control programs. How it ..read more

Among the contributions of our star technology to improve the quality of life and care for the environment, we can also count on it in the development and application of renewable energies. On this occasion, we are talking about LiDAR and wind energy, and how its use can improve the operation and development of wind farms. The news In a region of Spain, a wind power plant used LiDAR to obtain valuable atmospheric information about air currents. Although they already had previous information systems, they decided to use this technology to expand and improve their facilities. LiDAR and wind ener ..read more

We have already discussed the use of LiDAR for autonomous driving. And as we anticipated, we are seeing more and more examples of applications of this technology in the automotive industry. If you want to know what’s new, read on. What happened? This time a well-known Japanese brand is using LiDAR to take the driver assistance service of its vehicles to the next level. LiDAR not only has the potential to make our lives easier but also to make us safer. And that’s just what this company is looking for. How do they plan to use LiDAR to achieve this? Apparently, the company is looking to deliver ..read more

With the advancement of technology come many conveniences and efficiencies in certain industries. In the case of the agriculture and forestry sector, there are many reported useful applications obtained from LiDAR. Not to mention it has also helped make so many tasks much easier. LiDAR in this sector has been used to measure agricultural landscaping and topography, crop biomass estimation, manage livestock, gather data for land strategies, aid in crop growth, etc. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of LiDAR in this area. 1. Helps in land stewardship strategies Organizations that ope ..read more

Bathymetric LiDAR is an airborne acquisition technology or technique that uses green wavelength to pierce the water column in order to measure the seafloor. That is why it is the most effective as well as cost-efficient technology to capture geospatial data of the coastline and seafloor simultaneously. Its ability to successfully provide a continuous, detailed 3D elevation model of the coastline, over areas stretching more than 100km, has made it the ‘gold standard’ for efficient and fast creation of hydrographic data and near-shore benthic habitat modeling. Keep reading to learn more about th ..read more