3D Laser Scanning is capable of collecting vast amounts of spatial data of a given area in a relatively short period of time. Laser Scanners can observe millions of measurements in just a few minutes. This produces a 3D image of the targeted area made up of millions of individual pixels or points.
The data collected can then be easily queried to determine measurements and coordinates or rendered into a full 3D model of the original area. Laser Scanning allows detailed and complicated structures such as complex pipe work, building facades, sculptures or the curved hull of a ship to be recorded quickly and accurately.
Applications:
3D Laser Scanning and 3D Modelling have many varied and widespread uses. Some examples of which are:
Oil and Gas - Integrate Conceptual CAD Designs with Existing Plant Infrastructure
Mining - Efficiently Determine the Volume of Stockpiles and Open Pits with Accuracy
Construction - Ensure that Pre-fabricated Materials are within Acceptable Tolerance before Arrival Onsite
Historical and Heritage - Create 3D Digital Records of Buildings, Monuments or other Objects that are of Historical Importance
Architectural - Create 2D Line Work Drawings from Existing Structures with more Detail, Accuracy and Speed
Benefits:
3D Laser Scanning and 3D Modelling can provide significant cost savings and other benefits including:
Reductions in Overall Project Costs
Higher Level of Detail
Higher Levels of Accuracy
Higher Quality Product Deliverables
Faster Field Time Results with Less Facility, Equipment and Personnel Downtime
Complete As-built Surveys
Unobtrusive and Safer Data Capture
Reduction or Elimination of Costly Return Visits to a Site