With a new approach to collecting and processing sensor data, XactMaps is posised to revolutionize the way we measure our world.
Restoration Made Easy – a 3D CAD model of the John Anson Ford
Providing critical data for restorations of historical landmarks and venues can often be challenging for even the most experienced surveyors. The John Ford Amphitheatre, which was built in 1931, proved to be no exception. Utilizing the FARO Focus3D Laser Scanner became a significant benefit for the Mollenhauer Group as they proceeded to carry out […]
Orbit GT Showcases Mobile Mapping Trajectory Adjustment at ILMF, Denver
Lokeren, Belgium, February 14th, 2013 – Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies today announces the presentation of all new Trajectory Adjustment tools for Mobile Mapping content at this year’s ILMF in Denver, CO, USA. “Trajectory Adjustment allows all data collectors and owners to adjust the positional accuracy with ease and control, resulting in higher precision and reliability. […]
RIEGL USA to Present and Exhibit at ILMF 2014
RIEGL USA will be presenting and exhibiting at the International LIDAR Mapping Forum 2014. The International LIDAR Mapping Forum 2014 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado from February 17 through February 19, 2014. Dr. Martin Pfennigbauer, Director of Research and Intellectual Property of RIEGL […]
Lizardtech Announces Express Server 9 with ExpressZip and 10 Cool things
This week, Seattle-based Lizardtech, the experts in image compression, have rolled out Express Server 9. After 10 years in development, Express Server at R9 boasts a painless, automated upgrade process for users [think upgrade in minutes while retaining all of your existing system configurations and migrating all catalogs] and something new and very cool for […]
Penn State Offers Online LiDAR Mapping Course
Many readers may have heard about the online learning opportunities provided by the Penn State World Campus. The online geospatial programs have served over 5000 students since 1998. In 2009, an international organization, The Sloan Consortium recognized the master of GIS program as the Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program. Program offerings include an […]
LiDAR Tip – Esri Introduces Optimized LAS
Esri has developed technology to optimize point cloud data in LAS format. The optimized format enables fast and efficient access to LAS structured lidar and is well suited both for direct use in desktop applications as well as for archiving, storage, cloud based data distribution. Optimized LAS was built from the ground up with attention […]
Quantum Spatial Partners with Hawkeye Helicopter for LiDAR Collection
Sheboygan, WI, December 19, 2013 – Quantum Spatial, Inc. (formerly Aero-Metric, Inc.), has recently entered into a Master Services Agreement with Hawkeye Helicopter, LLC (Hawkeye) to provide precision helicopter-mounted LiDAR solutions to both Quantum Spatial and Hawkeye clients. Through this agreement, Quantum Spatial’s High Accuracy Mapping system pod will be mounted on one of […]
New Lidar Data Sets Are Available from the NOAA Digital Coast Website
New Lidar Data Sets Are Available from the NOAA Digital Coast WebsiteMany new lidar data sets recently have been added to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Digital Coast website (www.csc.noaa.gov/dataviewer/) and are available for customized download.
Data Tip – NOAA Digital Coast Data Access Viewer adds LiDAR
Here’s details of a pretty sweet data access tool from the NOAA Coastal Service Center– the Data Access Viewer. In a recent update from NOAA we learn that Many new LiDAR data sets recently have been added to the resource. More details available in this announcement. Stay informed of NOAA activities and data tips via […]