3D LASER SCANNING

3D Laser scanning is the use of high-definition laser scanners that capture real world spatial data in the form of a point cloud. The data generated from our 3D laser scanners are transferred to computers in order to analyse the data. Laser scanning is effective on sites such as mines or buildings where very detailed 3D measurements need to be recorded

and a large amount of surfaces need to be measured fast and efficiently. Accurate models can be created from our data. This will save time and money in not having to go on-site multiple times to take measurements in person.

The 3D laser scanning machine shoots a pulse of laser light in a 360° rotation vertically and horizontally that bounces off of objects calculating the distance travelled.

The combination of direction and distance is used to calculate its X, Y, and Z coordinates for the points on the surfaces struck by the laser light.

The laser can collect millions of pixels per minute depending on the type of scanner being used for the job. This then essentially takes “pictures” of the

real-world object being scanned and is creating the “point cloud” which is the data that we collect for your required information. A scan can take ± 3 minutes to complete one revolution, depending on the required amount of detail specified by the client.

Depending on what is being scanned there will need to be more than a few scans as the scanner needs to pick up all necessary angles of the object or plant to collect the required data.

Quickly capture, visualise and pre-register data in the field with a 3D laser scanner. The 3D scans can then be processed in the office to deliver conventional 2D models and 3D digital twins.

Measurement

Document any structure or environment safer, faster and more efficiently.

Create as-built representations of new civil infrastructure or measure existing infrastructure before planning to rebuild or renovate.