What is lidar? Lidar (light detection and ranging) uses eye-safe laser beams to “see” the world in 3D, providing machines and computers an ultra accurate representation of the surveyed environment. How does l
The introduction of commercially viable GPS systems in the 1980s made LiDAR data useful for accurate geospatial measurements. Since then, research and development have rapidly advanced and improved LiDAR technology, making it commonplace for surveyors across the globe, via 3D laser scanning solutions li...
The speed, accuracy and efficiency of LiDAR scanners for data collection is a game changer for mapping properties and creating floorplans.
Imagine using virtual reality to monitor the performance of your mining fleet in real-time, from the head office. Or, consider the cost-savings and safety benefits of training new haul-truck drivers in an accurate, augmented reality version of the mine where they will eventually be working. Th...
As the most accurate type of sensor for self-driving cars, lidar maps the surroundings in 3D, providing the algorithm with distance data with centimeter precision. Lidar sensors can accurately detect the road surface. Bumps and uneven road surfaces can also affect safety and comfort, especia...
Lidar (light detection and ranging) is an optical remote-sensing technique that uses laser light to sample the earth’s surface and produce highly accurate x,y,z measurements. Contour lines can be crea
What are the more accurate sampling techniques used in ecology? What is an ecological footprint calculator? How do ecology and environmental science differ? How can LiDAR be used in ecology? How are teleconnections used in long-range forecasting?
A benefit of ray tracing within software is that the process can be heavily parallelized (and sped up via other methods), allowing much faster simulations than would otherwise be possible. In imaging software, a relatively small number of rays are needed for an accurate simulation (10 – ...
A good example is lidar data, which shows you hills and valleys and so on. It can be used to predict flooding. That data is made available as open data in the United Kingdom, so that organizations can use it to create accurate insurance premiums, for example. But you c...
AI-backed tractors and irrigation systems, farmer say, can minimize water use by analyzing soil or vines, while also helping farmers to manage acres of vineyards by providing more accurate data on the health of a crop or what a season’s yield will be. Other facets of the wine indu...