Once the point cloud data is processed, traditional deliverables 2D plans, elevations, and sections can be readily extracted, or used for fly-throughs and contextual purposes.Īfter the scans are registered, a three dimensional database is established that can be used throughout the building’s lifecycle, or to aid in reconstruction should damage occur in the future.Īdditionally, remarkably sharp and descriptive photographic data is fused with the point cloud and can be easily viewed as dynamic panoramas. neighbouring properties to assess overlooking, underground utilities information (from radar tracing and integrating utility records data).ģD Laser Scanning is essentially the swift capture of three-dimensional (3D) information reflected from an object or surface to a light sensor. This can also include site sections through particularly diverse gradient transects, spot heights of surrounding land and site features, i.e. Our reliable and unmatched services as well as solutions provide our clients with the best compromise between speed and quality whilst ensuring that quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) measures are enforced in every stage of project execution from inception up to project closure.ĭuring detailed topographical surveys, additional information may often be integrated into topo surveys which helps a design team in taking account of the necessary and relevant site constraints such as accuracy, nature of terrain etc. Laser scanning covers a number of techniques: (i) Close Range: Sub ‘mm’ small objects or highly detailed surfaces observed from less than 0.5m away (ii) Terrestrial: Ranges from 20m to 2km depending on the equipment, accuracy from 3mm to 100mm (iii) Airborne: Usually helicopter-based or drone-based covering large areas to a lesser accuracy.Īt Orbital Africa, we offer cutting-edge 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanning and aerial LiDAR mapping services in Kenya and Africa region at large.
There are many applications of 3D terrestrial laser scanning including photogrammetry, terrain acquisition, modeling or any photorealistic scans of buildings, structures, open spaces, and other natural or engineered environments among others. The 3D terrestrial laser scanning and aerial lidar/drone technology has progressed hugely in the last few years, the simple-to-use, highly accurate 3D laser scanning and aerial mapping solutions complete scans of a wide variety of environments with exceptional speed, rendering detail with centimeter precision. The collected data can then be used to construct digital 3D models. 3D laser scanning is the process of analyzing a real-world object or environment to collect data on its shape and possibly its appearance using a 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanner.