by EricColburn
April 22, 2013 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, News, Remote Sensing, Technology Videos, Videos
ZEB1, the world’s first truly mobile handheld rapid laser mapping system has been used to explore Aboriginal cave markings in South Australia. The strange markings, called finger flutings, were thought to have been left in the Koonalda Cave between about 30,000 and 10,000 years ago.
by EricColburn
March 23, 2013 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos
Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Center City, Pa Flythrough Using Pointools and 3ds Max
A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with a Laser Scanning Video by Control Point Associates described on their Youtube Channel as:
“This is a unique flythrough using Pointools and 3ds Max to give a first person representation of an entire city block and the inside of a hallway. Control Point Associates”
Watch the Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Center City, Pa Flythrough Using Pointools and 3ds Max Video
by EricColburn
March 9, 2013 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, Light Unmanned Aircraft, Orthophotos, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos
Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video
A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with a Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video.
I love this technology, which could become an industry game-changer, allowing entry into the aerial mapping market to land surveying and geomatic companies.
Watch the Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video
by EricColburn
January 30, 2013 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, Leica, Leica, Members, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos
Leica Geosystems Laser Scanning Video: Chapter 1 of 3 – The Basics
This professionally produced, educational HD video overview of 3D laser scanning includes film footage of its use in the field for scene capture and in the office for processing laser scans into deliverables such as drawings, models, etc.
by EricColburn
November 26, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Hexagon, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, Leica, Members, News, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software
Merrick & Company Winning Hexagon Poster
COLORADO – Merrick & Company won first place in the civil/survey category of the “High Definition Surveying (HDS) Plan” contest, hosted by Leica Geosystems. The annual event is part of a worldwide conference, Hexagon 2012. The awards program allows Leica HDS/laser scanning users to submit posters with laser scanning deliverables in one of three categories, including buildings/heritage, civil/survey, and plant/marine. Winners were judged on completeness of plan, creative use of point cloud, creative use of model, and overall appearance.
by EricColburn
November 2, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Faro, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, Members, Remote Sensing, Technology Videos, Videos
Drombeg Stone Circle Laser Scanning Video
Animation of a laser scan survey of Drombeg Stone Circle, Glandore, Co.Cork. Surveyed using a Faro Focus 120 scanner by the Discovery Programme as part of the 3D-ICONS project.
The animation, generated in Pointools shows the point cloud data rendered with the INTENSITY values which can improve the definition of features in the model.
by EricColburn
October 22, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Members, News, Topcon
Topcon’s Ray O’Connor was presented with a key to the City of Pompeii.
From left: Ray O’Connor, TPS president and CEO; Claudio D’Alessio, mayor of Pompeii;
Professor Carmine Gambardella, dean of faculty of architecture, Second University of Naples.
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) and its president and CEO, Ray O’Connor, were honored by the City of Pompeii, Italy and four Italian universities for assisting with the “preservation and renovation” of the historic landmark of Pompeii.
Old Pompeii, one of Italy’s major tourist attractions with 25,000 visitors a day, was literally “falling apart” after 2011’s record rainfall, according to one report. The Italian government, through the University of Naples and the City of Pompeii, allocated 120 million Euros to the preservation of the old city.
Pompeii, located near present-day Naples, was partially destroyed and buried under 10 to 20 feet of ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on Aug. 24, AD 79. The city was lost for nearly 1,700 years before it was rediscovered in 1748.
by EricColburn
October 16, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, Members, News, Remote Sensing
Leica ScanStation P20
(Heerbrugg/Switzerland and Hanover/Germany, 9th October 2012) - Leica Geosystems today announces the Leica ScanStation P20, bringing unprecedented performance to ultra-high speed laser scanning. Developed and manufactured by industry pioneer and leader, the Leica ScanStation P20 provides three world’s firsts in a compact terrestrial laser scanner: Onboard Check & Adjust functionality, sub-millimeter range noise at 120 m, and modern Waveform Digitizing (WFD) technology delivering 1 million points per second.
As the pioneers of developing terrestrial laser scanners, Leica Geosystems has years of experience and deploys state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best quality. The Leica ScanStation P20 uses an optimal combination of angular and range measurements to provide unrivaled 3D point quality and product reliability.
Certainty Matters – First Laser Scanner with Check & Adjust Functionality
Leica ScanStation P20 includes an onboard Check & Adjust routine that lets users perform an electronic field check and adjustment of the instrument to ensure an optimally performing scanner.
Productivity Matters – First Scanner with Lowest Range Noise and Waveform Digitizing (WFD)
Leica ScanStation P20 sets new standards in laser scan data quality thanks to a combination of highly accurate, low-noise angular and range measurements. Achieving 1 million points per second scan speed plus sub-millimeter range noise – even out to 120m – is based on an innovative combination of time-of-flight range measurement and modern Waveform Digitizing (WFD) technologies. Leica ScanStation P20 is also an eye-safe class 1 laser instrument.
Ruggedness Matters – Outstanding Environmental Specifications
Leica ScanStation P20 is designed to master demanding environments. Working in temperatures from -20ºC to +50ºC, and with IP54 protection, the Leica ScanStation P20 can be deployed for all applications, even in extreme conditions.
A Complete Solution – Leica Cyclone v8.0 and Leica CloudWorx Software Packages
Simultaneous with the release of Leica ScanStation P20, companion Leica Cyclone v8.0 and Leica CloudWorx office software packages are updated to support the new scanner and provide optimal workflows for converting point clouds of reality into final client deliverables.
Availability
The Leica ScanStation P20 is planned to be available later this year. Ordering information is available from Leica Geosystems representatives and authorized Leica Geosystems dealers.
For more information about the new Leica ScanStation P20 please visit:
http://www.leica-geosystems.com/scanstation_p20
Leica Geosystems – when it has to be right
With close to 200 years of experience pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily, and visualize and present spatial information.
Those who use Leica Geosystems products every day trust them for their dependability, the value they deliver, and the superior customer support. Based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of customers supported by more than 3,500 employees in 28 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world. Leica Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden.
by EricColburn
October 13, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, Members, Remote Sensing, Technology Videos, Videos
Space Shuttle Endeavour LA Move – 3D Laser Scanning
This video contains 3D mobile scanning animation for the Space Shuttle move.
by EricColburn
September 22, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, Members, News, Remote Sensing
Leica 3D Disto Control Unit
Since more than one year, the Leica 3D Disto redefines the market for measurement tools. As being first in its category, the Leica 3D Disto is a unique tool for measurement and projection, leveling and easy scanning. The new software version 2.0 introduces new features such as CAD tools for drawing completion in the field, a new surface scan option and more.
As-built measurement was never easier when using the Leica 3D Disto. The intuitive interface guides the user through all steps of the process.
by EricColburn
July 6, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, Members, News, Remote Sensing
The ScanStation C5 comes standard as a high-performance, cost-effective scanner that works well for entry-level teams.
(Norcross, Ga./Heerbrugg, 2 July 2012) – DMK Associates, Inc., a 28-person full-service consulting firm serving counties and municipalities in Southwest Florida, recently established the region’s first dedicated laser scanning crew and chose the Leica ScanStation C5 laser scanner for daily operations. “The ScanStation C5 was a good fit for us,” said DMK President and CEO Karl Kokomoor, PE, “It’s a great value as is, we’re very comfortable with Leica Geosystems’ rugged equipment, and the ScanStation C5 can be upgraded when we need more capacity—it was the best choice for us and is really working out well.”
Kokomoor says that the local offices of some national consulting firms have been using laser scanners for a few years. “But we’re the first to establish a field crew and full office capacity to process point clouds into the models and data that our clients need. Cities and other clients are beginning to ask for scanned data, and it was important to us to stay ahead of the market.”
by EricColburn
June 10, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Faro, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, Members, Remote Sensing, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos
Integration of Laser Scanner data & Mobile Mapping data : Faro Focus 3D & Topcon IP-S2
I’m just a sucker for a good laser scanning video, and here’s a new one.
by EricColburn
March 25, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, General, Land Surveying, Links, News
Iron Pipe Below Ground
by EricColburn
March 11, 2012 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos
Drill Hole in Side of Stone Bound Next to Iron Pipe
by EricColburn
March 6, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, Remote Sensing, Technology Videos, Videos
High-Definition Survey (HDS) Laser Scanning on Amtrak Video
“Chilton Engineering offers High-Definition Survey (HDS) laser scanning expertise on Amtrak corridor for City of Philadelphia Department of Streets bridge replacement project. Our efficient field survey delivered detailed data on catenary towers, horizontal and vertical track alignment, utilities, bridge cross-sections, abutments and more without disruption to rail operations.”
Professional Land Surveyor Source: Chilton Engineering Youtube Channel
by EricColburn
January 6, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, News, Remote Sensing
The Leica ScanStation C10
6 January 2012
(Milton Keynes, UK 5th January 2012) - Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce the largest ever order of Leica ScanStation C10’s as UK Police Forces embrace High Definition SurveyingTM (HDS). The scanners will be supplied as part of a £2.7 million investment from the Department of Transport to reduce motorway closures following a collision. Delivery of the instruments, full onsite training and support will commence later this month in readiness to help ease the potential traffic congestion caused by major collisions, especially in light of the forthcoming 2012 Olympics.
by EricColburn
January 5, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GIS, Land Surveying, Laser Scanning, News, Orthophotos, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software
Visualisation of an elevation model based on laser scanning data.
The Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry issued a decree on 21 December 2011 on the fees of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS). The decree prescribes that the NLS will open its topographic datasets to the public on 1 May 2012 to be used freely and free of charge.
“From 1 of May 2012, digital maps portraying the terrain and topography can be used free of charge even for commercial purposes. It is important for us that our high-quality datasets are widely used,” says Antti Kosonen, Director of the Information Service Centre at the NLS.
by EricColburn
January 4, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, GeoEye, Geomatics, GIS, Land Surveying, Laser Scanning, News, Orthophotos, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software
GeoEye - Elevating Insight.
HERNDON, Va., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — GeoEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY), a leading source of geospatial information and insight, announced that it is working with its Russian partner, ScanEx Research and Development Center, to provide millions of square kilometers of high-resolution satellite imagery to the Russian Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography (Rosreestr).
Russia, the world’s largest country, covers more than one-ninth of the Earth’s land mass and spans nine time zones. To efficiently administer the property rights and data across this vast landscape and make this information accessible, Rosreestr is creating a countrywide base map of land properties in the Russian Federation. The base map will have multiple data layers including orthorectified high-resolution imagery, cadastral information (for example, type of ownership, permits, licenses, rights, restrictions, transactions and taxation) and extensive topographic features (natural features representing boundaries). The Russian government will host the completed base map on their portal for viewing by federal and regional government agencies and the public via Web services.
by EricColburn
December 5, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Laser Scanning, News, Remote Sensing
Professional Land Surveyor News
3d Laser Scanning Services, boundary surveys, alta acsm land title survey, ALTA survey
Corona, California – Calvada Surveying Inc., a pioneering land surveying firm is offering the most extensive state of the art technology popularly known as High-Definition (HDS), or 3D Laser scanning services.
Calvada Surveying Inc. a land surveying firm based in the U.S is offering high definition 3d laser scanning survey for land. This powerful technology not only assists them to perform their traditional laser scanning services or surveying services more quickly and accurately, but also opens up new ways to provide value added services to their clients. Their advanced 3D laser scanning systems incorporates the precision and speed of lasers to the degree of correctness of the quantity precisely providing land features into a three dimensional model.
by EricColburn
November 28, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, News, Optech, Remote Sensing
Professional Land Surveyor News
Toronto, Canada, September 27, 2011
Optech Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced lidar and camera survey instruments, is pleased to announce a new lightweight, state-of-the-art mounting platform for its Lynx Mobile Mapper.
The newly designed rack features rigid mounting points and latching that virtually eliminate any slippage or vibration, ensuring consistent survey results and increased repeatability. The lightweight but durable enclosure with sealed thermal windows protects the sensors from inclement weather, temperature extremes, high humidity and dust, thus contributing to long-term performance reliability. Lynx Mobile Mapper owners will appreciate how easy it is to install, and the fact that it is backwards-compatible with earlier models.
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