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Tag: Scanning
Topcon Announces RTP-300 for High-Speed Surface Profiling
LIVERMORE, Calif. – January 17, 2011 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) new RTP-300 Real Time Profiler collects surface data at speeds up to 65 miles per hour (105 km/hr) and creates an exact model of the existing surface. The RTP-300’s data collection system includes a Topcon GNSS dual-constellation satellite receiver system, three laser profilers, wheel…
Professional Land Surveyor News-Leica Viva TS15-Robotic Imaging Total Station World Premiere at INTERGEO 2010
5 October 2010, (Heerbrugg/Cologne) Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce its new robotic Imaging Total Station, the Leica Viva TS15. This state-of-the-art total station provides advanced imaging functionality combined with dynamic tracking capabilities for one-person surveying. Furthermore, Leica Viva TS15 features the easy-to-use Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard software.
Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) Based on LIDAR Data, Orthophoto, Terrestial Images and Cadastral Map
Here’s a cool video of the Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) based on LIDAR data, Orthophoto, Terrestial images and Cadastral map. Nice music, too!
FARO Introduces World’s Most Accurate Break Resistant SMR as Part of Expanded Line of Laser Tracker
FARO Introduces World’s Most Accurate Break Resistant SMR as Part of Expanded Line of Laser Tracker FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s leading provider of portable 3D measurement and imaging solutions, announced the release of the world’s most accurate break resistant spherically mounted retroreflector (SMR) as a part of their newly expanded line of…
Professional Land Surveyor News Trimble Unveils State-of-the-Art Mobile Spatial Imaging System
Professional Land Surveyor News Trimble Unveils State-of-the-Art Mobile Spatial Imaging System The Trimble MX8 System Combines Leading Imaging and Laser Scanning Capabilities in an Integrated System for Mobile Mapping SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 13, 2010 —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the Trimble® MX8 Mobile Spatial Imaging System, an advanced mobile data capture system that combines imaging…
The Professional Land Surveyor Podcast Episode 2
An Introduction and Welcome to The Professional Land Surveyor Podcast. Contact Me If You Are Interested in Supporting This Podcast And Be A Sponsor. Twitter Tweepout Facebook Fanaticus Focus Linkedin Land Surveyor Lookout Professional Land Surveyor News University of Maine Proposed Survey Engineering Technology (SVT) Program Budget Cuts Professional Land Surveyor Marketing Tips
Professional Land Surveyor News: Trimble Introduces Indoor Mobile Mapping Solution for Capturing Interior Spaces in 2D and 3D Visualization Models
Trimble Introduces Indoor Mobile Mapping Solution for Capturing Interior Spaces in 2D and 3D Visualization Models Delivers Rapid, Easy and High-productivity Indoor Mapping HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today an indoor mobile mapping solution for facilities management. Using innovative technologies, the solution produces fast and accurate maps allowing users to translate their…
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…
Professional Land Surveyor News: Trimble Introduces DPS Mobile Data Transfer for Digital Pen Solutions
Trimble Introduces DPS Mobile Data Transfer for Digital Pen Solutions Trimble DPS Mobile Software for the BlackBerry Smartphone Streamlines the Transfer of Field Report Data to the Office; Accelerates Projects for the Construction Contractor ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced remote data transfer capabilities for its family of Trimble Digital Pen…
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…
Laser Scanning Trafalgar Square from the Fourth Plinth
Here is a cool video of Topcon GLS-1000 scanner land surveying equipment used to map and to acquire the dataset of Trafalgar Square from the Fourth Plinth.
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.
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!” –…
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…
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.…
Contex Introduces Two New Large Format Multi-Function Solutions
Contex Introduces Two New Large Format Multi-Function Solutions Affordable and Versatile Color Copiers for Office or Reprographics Alleroed, Denmark, June 2, 2009 — Contex, the world-leading developer of wide format scanning and imaging solutions, introduces two new multi-function solutions – the SD4430 MFP and the HD3650 MFP. Both products are designed to be versatile and…
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.