A New Technology is Transforming Civil Engineering and Land Surveying

 


Traditional surveying methods with a sturdy tripod, an unobstructed line of sight and a dependable camera continue to serve their purpose, but new technologies are dramatically changing the surveying landscape.  Terrestrial laser scanning, also known as 3D laser scanning, is at the forefront of the surveying revolution. 




This technology is quickly becoming the surveying tool of choice for commercial and industrial developers because it can obtain precise drawings with long shelf lives – adding value to a project regardless of project size of complexity.

 

Terrestrial scanners provide a variety of benefits, including high density 3D data and real-world measurements at many thousands of points per second. It also provides the most comprehensive view of the site available. It’s quick, precise, and beneficial to any industry and nearly any project. Projects that are well-suited for terrestrial scanners include transportation surveys, as-built designs, volume measurements, historical preservations, and projects where large data sets are required.