LiDAR
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What is LiDAR?
LiDAR is a remote sensing technology that uses light pulses from a laser to measure distances between the sensor and other objects.
It is commonly used for mapping but recent advances in accuracy and precision allow for inspection and scanning applications. At Skytec, we use LiDAR to provide very high density and accurate measurements. From these measurements, we develop a wide variety of industry-specific end products.
Why LiDAR?
LiDAR is the best available technology for maintaining vertical accuracies of measurements and is commonly used to create map and elevation products, inspect surfaces, and generate high accuracy 3D models.
LiDAR captures measurements of the ground surface through cover and dense canopy. Photogrammetry and image-based mapping or modeling methods will not provide the same level of accuracy or capabilities in such conditions.
What is a point cloud?
LiDAR data is typically stored in point cloud format. The point cloud is simply a measurement of X, Y, and Z dimensions relative to a coordinate or reference system.
The standard point cloud format for mapping and remote sensing use is the “LAS” file. Point clouds are typically classified to allow features or objects to be extracted. Most CAD and GIS software packages will read a point cloud but work best with features derived from the point clouds.