LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging): A form of representation of 3D surfaces, Point cloud data, are usually produced by aerial or terrestrial laser scanning, also known as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR).
LiDAR Feature – Balloons, the Poor Man’s UAV
With all the recent (and constant) flood of news about high-tech UAVs, it might be nice to take a break and talk about something a little less sophisticated that could also have a significant impact on aerial survey.
LizardTech Launches GeoExpress 9.5 at 2015 Esri International User Conference
Software now includes LiDAR Compression
Dielmo 3D Introduces the Launching of Web Portal OHIO!
Valencia, Spain, Centennial CO, – DIELMO 3D S.L., (www.dielmousa.com) Dielmo 3D is pleased to announce the launching of the Web Portal of OHIO, a 100% CUSTOMIZABLE LiDAR/GIS WEB-PORTAL for the State of Ohio. The demonstrative online GIS web-portal for Ohio is derived from publicly available LiDAR and GIS datasets, providing easy access to the data, […]
Northern Alaska Coastal Erosion Threatens Habitat and Infrastructure
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a new study published today, scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey found that the remote northern Alaska coast has some of the highest shoreline erosion rates in the world. Analyzing over half a century of shoreline change data, scientists found the pattern is extremely variable with most of the coast retreating […]
Spatial Media Acquires UAV News Publication; Recruits Industry Veteran Roland Mangold to head LIDAR Magazine
Frederick, Maryland & Midland, Ontario – July 1st, 2015 – Spatial Media LLC (www.spatialmedia.us) is pleased to announce the acquisition of UAV Business and Technology Report, recruiting long-time GeoTech publishing industry veteran Roland Mangold to its editorial team. The UAVBTR archive and readership will integrate with LIDAR Magazine, now in its fifth year as a […]
Velodyne LiDAR Featured in ‘Robot Revolution’ Exhibit from Chicago Museum of Science & Industry
Sensors on Display: Velodyne LiDAR Featured in ‘Robot Revolution,’ National Touring Exhibit from Chicago Museum of Science and Industry — In Silicon Valley, Computer Museum Extends Run of ‘History of Autonomous Vehicles,’ Showcasing Velodyne LiDAR Sensor Technology
2015 LP360 Annual Training Event – September 15-18, 2015
Join us for a 4-day LP360 training session September 15-18 (Tuesday-Friday), 2015 in Madison, AL.
One Event Combining Best of SPAR Europe & ELMF Launches a Call for Papers
Capturing Reality Forum: One Event Combining Best of SPAR Europe & ELMF Launches a Call for Papers
Global Mapper and GM LiDAR SDKs v16.2 Released with Significant Export Processing Speed Gains
Hallowell, Maine – June 10, 2015 – Blue Marble Geographics (bluemarblegeo.com) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of version 16.2 of the Global Mapper Base Software Development Kit (SDK) along with the Global Mapper LiDAR Module SDK.