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Laser scanning

This section provides an introduction to laser scanning and how the resulting data can be used. It provides insight into the various application areas and where laser scanning should be utilised. 

It also covers the available equipment and using that equipment to produce deliverables for clients.

This section is maintained by Lewis Hook of MK Surveys.

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  • What is laser scanning?

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    • What is laser scanning?
    • How the data is used
    • Phase shift vs time of flight
    • LiDAR vs traditional measuring practices
  • Application areas

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    • Geospatial
    • Civil engineering and construction
    • Historic recording
    • Film and gaming
  • Evolution of laser scanning
  • Available equipment

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    • Terrestrial laser scanners
    • Reverse engineering/metrology laser scanners
    • Mobile systems
    • Aerial systems
    • Key equipment features
  • Laser scanning in practice

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    • Where laser scanning should be implemented
    • What to include in a request for quotation
    • Deliverables
  • The importance of survey control and data verification
  • Future developments
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