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Articles related to laser scanning technology, also known as LiDAR.

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ARTICLES

surveyor using the zeb horizon mobile scanner

MOBILE SCANNING

SLAM Technology Provides More Mobile Scanning Options

Mobile scanning is being heavily influenced by SLAM (Simultaneous Localization And Mapping) technology, operating in difficult-to-reach areas without GPS signals.

Linda Duffy

April 6, 2020

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Mobile scanning is being heavily influenced by SLAM (Simultaneous Localization And Mapping) technology, which provides new opportunities to operate in difficult-to-reach areas without GPS signals.

CONGRATULATIONS

American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Names Jeff Lovin

The Woolpert senior vice president Surveyor was inducted during ASPRS' recent online event.

March 27, 2020

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The Woolpert senior vice president Surveyor was inducted during a recent ASPRS event conducted online.

COVID-19

To Battle Global Coronavirus Pandemic, Esri Is Providing Free Mapping Software

Emell Derra Adolphus

March 25, 2020

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Global communities in need of resources can access location intelligence technology at no cost.

HERE Geodata Models to Lower 5G Wireless Network Planning Costs and Accelerate Deployment

POB Editorial Staff

March 19, 2020

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HERE Geodata Models is a precise and scalable 3D digital representation of the buildings, trees and roadside objects (e.g. streetlights, utility poles, overpasses, billboards, etc.) making up the physical environment surrounding 5G antennas.

Can Drones Add Value While Being Safe?

Linda Duffy

March 16, 2020

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Depending on the use case, drones are an excellent choice for collecting high-quality remotely sensed data; however, current operating regulations in the U.S. require the operator to keep the drone in sight.

Coping With Geospatial Data Overload

Mary E. Shacklett

March 1, 2020

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By 2020, it is estimated that there will be over 40 trillion gigabytes of data globally. Managing all of this data is indeed a growing problem.

Safety and Security Go Together For UAVs

Mary E. Shacklett

February 17, 2020

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In November, 2019, the U.S. Department of Interior made the decision to ground its 531-strong drone force, with the exception of drones being used for emergency purposes such as fighting wildfires and conducting search and rescue missions.

Specialized Applications Tap Power of GNSS

Linda Duffy

February 3, 2020

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To say that GNSS has had a major impact on the growth enjoyed by the geospatial industry would be an understatement. There are literally billions of electronic devices used today that rely on the signals, and with better location information, many new applications are feasible such as self-driving cars and drone deliveries.