Laser Scanning Laser Scanning technology was introduced approximately 9 years ago into the surveying industry and has developed at such a pace since then that new more advanced, faster equipment is released seemingly daily. Met Geo Environmental bought one of the early scanners in 2003 and have developed the skill and knowledge to keep abreast of the hardware and software changes over subsequent years. We advise clients on the appropriateness of this technology to helping solve their problems or meet their specifications and will undertake and deliver surveys to match. We live in a 3D world and until fairly recently, generally because of the technology available to us and limitations of knowledge, any form of land or building survey data was presented in 2 dimensions only. However, the increased power of software and hardware has led to many more clients utilising the 3D capability their systems possess, demanding survey data in a 3D usable format. Laser Scanning is ideal for use on sites where detailed 3D measurements need to be taken and accurate 3D models created, or where access is difficult or just where detailed dimensional information needs to be acquired and recorded. The scanner can be used externally or internally to capture existing information, which can be anything from mechanical plant rooms through to historical monuments and buildings. The scanner measures and coordinates many thousand of points per second to produce a “point cloud” which can almost look like a photograph, but each point is a 3D point in space. The point cloud can be used to create a 3D line drawing or developed into a full 3D rendered model. However, the size of files can be enormous and most clients keep the point clouds for reference and use the 3D line drawings for design purposes. The potential uses for this type of technology and data are huge, please call us to discuss any possible project you may have. For further information download the datasheet. (PDF format - requires Adobe Reader to view) Please click here to view a sample of 3D laser scanning. About Laser Scanning 360° laser scanning creates fast accurate digital models of building / structures / landscapes etc. which can then be used by architects, developers, engineers, and other end users, to accurately plan, design and develop the world we live in. Laser Scanning Benefits • Fully aligned digital • photography and 3D • point cloud • Reduced Health & Safety • Risks on site • Detailed 3D model • capability • Quick collection of data • on site • Capture of very • complex detailing • Reduces access problems • Interrogation of 3D point • cloud data (no return • site visits)