Tag: Laser Scanning
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Professional Land Surveyor News: MAPPS Seeks Legislation in Congress to Authorize “Imagery For The Nation”
MAPPS Seeks Legislation in Congress to Authorize “Imagery for the Nation” “Making America Prosperous (MAP) Act” Would Create National Geospatial Image Maps A bill to authorize the program known within the geospatial community as “Imagery for the Nation” is being presented for introduction in Congress, MAPPS announced today. “‘Map it once, use it many times’ is…
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Professional Land Surveyor News: Leica Geosystems and MicroSurvey Extend Software Partnership
Leica Geosystems and MicroSurvey Extend Software Partnership (Houston, 8 February 2010) Based on rapid growth of High-Definition Surveying™ (HDS™) in civil/survey mapping applications, Leica Geosystems, the market leader in laser scanning products, and MicroSurvey Software Inc., a leader in mapping software, announced plans at SPAR 2010 for Leica Geosystems to resell MicroSurvey’s new PointCloud CAD mapping…
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Professional Land Surveyor News-Trimble Introduces New Additions to its Optical Total Station Portfolio
Trimble Introduces New Additions to its Optical Total Station Portfolio SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today a wide range of new additions to its innovative portfolio of optical survey systems, giving surveyors a comprehensive selection of solutions for surveying and engineering applications. “Surveying firms require flexible and integrated solutions to stay…
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PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SURVEY-Do You Use Laser Scanning?
In this week’s PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SURVEY I’m asking the question: Do You Use Laser Scanning? [poll id=”19″] This Professional Land Surveyor Survey has been brought to you by EricColburn.com, The Professional Land Surveyor Source.
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Trimble Develops Next Generation 3D Laser Scanner for Industrial Plant Applications
3D Laser Scanner Combines Phase and Time of Flight Technologies for Fast and Accurate Data Capture SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2009 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the Trimble® CX 3D laser scanner with Trimble’s proprietary WAVEPULSE™ technology. WAVEPULSE combines the high short-range accuracy of phase-shift technology with the low-noise sensitivity and high-distance characteristics of…
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3D Scanner Used In Radiohead Music Video
How cool is this! 3D laser scanners were used in the new Radiohead music video of their song “House Of Cards”. I remember the first time I saw a demonstration of a 3D laser scanner, where the conference room and a mans upper torso and head were scanned, and thinking “this is really cool!” –…
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Topcons IP-S2 3D Laser and Digital Imagery Mobile Mapping System for GIS Data Collection
Topcons new fully Integrated 3D Laser and Digital Imagery Mobile Mapping System for GIS data collection, the IP-S2. IP-S2 features: High definition mobile 3D mapping Dual frequency GNSS tracking High Accuracy 6-Axis IMU Integration Odometry inputs from on-board vehicle CAN bus or wheel encoders Supports multiple laser scanner models for operator and application flexibility Watch…
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New Leica ScanStation C10 Gives Surveyors a Competitive Edge with High-Definition Laser Scanning
New Leica ScanStation C10 Gives Surveyors a Competitive Edge with High-Definition Laser Scanning September 1, 2009 — Leica Geosystems introduced today its fastest and most versatile laser scanning system, the Leica ScanStation C10. This new High-Definition Surveying™ (HDS™) scanner is designed to increase surveying productivity and accuracy in both routine surveys and large, complex projects.…
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New Technology Cuts Road Building Costs
Seattle King5 Video showing laser scanning land surveying for roadwork where this new technology cuts road building costs and improves safety for the land surveyors, too.
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3D Video of the City of Frederick, MD on YouTube
If this doesn’t get you excited about the tools and technology that Professional Land Surveyors use, I don’t know what will!
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NEWS RELEASE-3D Imaging and Mapping Systems Immediately Available for Stimulus Projects
March 03, 2009 Amherst, NY Active Imaging Systems (AIS) announces today that they have multiple Urban Reality ™(URY) systems on the shelf ready for immediate delivery. Recent economic news has made everyone extremely cautious of capital expenditure. However, the government’s stimulus package will help to kick-start the US economy by pouring billions into shovel-ready infrastructure…