Fields of Application

Topography and Sites of Historical Interest

3D laser scanning technology is particularly well suited for recording landscapes, especially when making detailed inventory records that need to be accomplished rapidly.

3D models are generated during evaluation as well as the usual contour line maps and detailed records of the vegetation, trees, rocks etc in the area. Additional information such as aerial feature photographs, geophysical investigations etc. can also be integrated into the 3D model.

Architecture and Buildings & Historic Monuments Heritage

Accurate plans of monuments and old buildings are notoriously rare.
Laser scanning provides an economical solution for making basic surveys (ground plans, cross sections) as well as for recording the complex measurements of distorted buildings.

Exterior walls and interior spaces can be completely documented in three dimensions and with an accuracy of 0.5 to 2.5 cm. Ground plans and cross sections can be created at any point throughout the entire building. All this is made possible by the use of a combination of total station surveying (polygons), systematic laser scanning and, when required, additional photogrammetry recordings.

During the computer-supported evaluation of the survey data, CAD plans are created which can incorporate ground plans and cross sections, depending on the requirements of the contracting architecture company or heritage authority. The data can be digitally transferred into all standard formats. It is also possible to generate a three dimensional model of the building that is being documented.

This method of surveying 3D data is much more rapid and economical than any other system.

3D Models and Multimedia

This method also unlocks huge potential in the field of post-processing. When appropriate 3D software is used, real colour information can be incorporated into 3D models to create accurate, photo-realistic, three dimensional illustrations of the surveyed objects.

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